Category Archives: Hollywood

A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept: Sus Peliculas

Posted on July 26, 2009 by lmharnisch

  July 26, 1948: Pedro Infante and Sara Garcia in "¡Vuelven los Garcia!"

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Motorcar

Posted on July 25, 2009 by lmharnisch

July 25, 1947: The Tucker.

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Movie Star Mystery Photo

Posted on July 25, 2009 by lmharnisch

 Los Angeles Times file photo Update: As most of you have figured out, this is Grace Bradley, Mrs. Hopalong Cassidy, in 1934. I’m a little pressed for time this morning. More later. Just a reminder on how this works: I … Continue reading →

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Now Casting: Black Actresses; Dodger Out for Emergency Surgery

Posted on July 25, 2009 by lmharnisch

July 25, 1969: Virginia Capers says that although roles once went to African American actresses who were "especially light and cute," "Now you've got to be black. Real black." In "There Was a Crooked Man," Capers plays "a 1969 militant … Continue reading →

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Director Refuses to Censor ‘In Cold Blood’; NL Wins All-Star Game

Posted on July 24, 2009 by lmharnisch

July 24, 1969: Richard Brooks turns down $1 million from CBS for TV broadcast of three films, including "In Cold Blood"  because the network wanted to cut the final hanging sequence of the film.  Blame it all on the weather. … Continue reading →

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Man Thrown Off Yacht for Singing

Posted on July 22, 2009 by lmharnisch

  July 22, 1889: A man nearly drowns after being thrown off a yacht returning from Santa Catalina Island because he insisted on singing the tune "White Wings," which was evidently considered bad luck. Note: If you search on the … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movies

Posted on July 21, 2009 by lmharnisch

July 21, 1943: Shout-out to David Croy and other fans of vintage lettering. Notice the different handling of "Frankenstein" (bolted together) and "Wolf Man" (furry) with this elegant script for "meets" as if it's a party invitation. And all the lettering … Continue reading →

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Frank McCourt, 1930 – 2009

Posted on July 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

MEMOIR The Life Force Triumphs ANGELA'S ASHES: A Memoir. By Frank McCourt (Scribner: $23, 364 pp.) September 29, 1996Book Review By Mary Morrissey, Mary Morrissy is the author of "A Lazy Eye" and "Mother of Pearl." She reviews fiction for … Continue reading →

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Update on ‘Long Sam’

Posted on July 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

Since I wrote about Dorothy "Long Sam" Brown in 2007 I have received repeated inquiries about the beautiful young North Carolina woman who became famous in 1957 after being found living in a shack with no running water. Here's an … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept: Your Movies

Posted on July 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

July 19, 1941: Greer Garson and Walter Pidgeon in "Mrs. Miniver."

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept: Your Movies

Posted on July 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

July 17, 1940: Margaret Sullavan and James Stewart in "The Mortal Storm."

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Movie Star Mystery Photo

Posted on July 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

     Los Angeles Times file photo Update: As many people guessed, this is Annabella. Above, Feb. 14, 1937: "Wings of the Morning, Annabella; French Actress Appeared in Gance's 'Napoleon' September 20, 1996 From Times Staff and Wire Reports PARIS … Continue reading →

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July 17, 1939: Nuestro Pueblo / Hollywood

Posted on July 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

July 17, 1939: Nuestro Pueblo stops at the Lasky barn on the Paramount lot, where it’s being used as a gymnasium.

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept: Your Movie Stars

Posted on July 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

  July 16, 1939: The comedians vs. the leading men in a benefit game at Wrigley Field.  

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept: Your Movies

Posted on July 15, 2009 by lmharnisch

July 15, 1938: Norma Shearer and Tyrone Power in "Marie Antoinette" at the Carthay Circle.

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept: Your Movies

Posted on July 14, 2009 by lmharnisch

July 14, 1937: Spencer Tracy and Freddie Bartholomew in "Captains Courageous."

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movies.

Posted on July 13, 2009 by lmharnisch

July 13, 1936: Hedy Kiesler stars in "Ecstasy."

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What’s the Worst Baseball Movie (b/w) Ever Made?

Posted on July 12, 2009 by lmharnisch

Keith says: There’s also a scene in which Babe Ruth goes into a bar and orders milk. So Larry and I were discussing the Mystery Photo one day and I commented on actor William Bendix, who was in a shot … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept: Your Movies

Posted on July 12, 2009 by lmharnisch

  July 12, 1935: "Becky Sharp" and "In Caliente."

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movies

Posted on July 11, 2009 by lmharnisch

July 11, 1934:Confirmation that celebrities' deaths always come in threes.

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