Category Archives: Hollywood

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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Traffic Officer Killed Near Hollywood Bowl

Posted on July 11, 2009 by lmharnisch

April 18, 1971: Marie Stansell is honored for 25 years as a school crossing guard.   The Times never reported the outcome of charges against Frederick Krupp in the death of Officer Ferris E. Stansell.   At left, on July … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept: Your Movies

Posted on July 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

July 10, 1933: Ginger Rogers appears at Grauman's Chinese Theater for a showing of "The Gold Diggers of 1933."

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Movie Star Mystery Photo

Posted on July 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

     Los Angeles Times file photo Noreen Nash in "The Red Stallion," 1947.  Los Angeles Times file photo Noreen Nash, Dec. 27, 1957 Update: This is actress and author Noreen Nash. Please congratulate Sue Willahan for identifying her. (Sue … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Movies

Posted on July 9, 2009 by lmharnisch

  July 9, 1932: Constance Bennett stars in "What Price Hollywood."  Don't you just love this lettering?

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Found on EBay — Marilyn Monroe Pictures

Posted on July 8, 2009 by lmharnisch

If you have $10,000* that isn't doing anything, you might want to pick up some Marilyn Monroe photos by Joe Jasgur that have been listed on EBay. And yes, you may recall him as the guy who said Monroe had … Continue reading →

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