Category Archives: Hollywood

Governor Urged to Revive Crime Commission; A Dodger Retires

Posted on June 18, 2009 by lmharnisch

"Hey! Come Back Here!" County Supervisor Kenneth Hahn calls on Gov. Pat Brown to reactivate the state crime commission after reports of organized crime in California, while Mickey Cohen calls the whole matter a joke. "It's ridiculous. These false statements … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Hobart Bosworth

Posted on June 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

What is billed as a period photo of early movie actor Hobart Bosworth has been listed on EBay. Bosworth appeared in early Selig Polyscope movies and left several accounts of his early days in films. Bidding starts at $9.99.

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Second Takes — Samuel Goldwyn

Posted on June 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 17, 1959: Jack Smith's series on Samuel Goldwyn continues. "[Robert] Sherwood and I were watching the first cut of the picture," Goldwyn says of "The Best Years of Our Lives." "It was very rough. Sherwood turned to me and … Continue reading →

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Star of Hit TV Show Kills Himself!

Posted on June 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

George Reeves, star of "Superman," one of the most popular shows on TV, kills himself with a 9-millimeter Luger and The Times runs the story inside. I wonder what the editors were thinking. Present at the time were Reeves' fiancee, … Continue reading →

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Second Takes — Samuel Goldwyn

Posted on June 16, 2009 by lmharnisch

Part 3 of Jack Smith's series on Samuel Goldwyn. Goldwyn describes discovering Vilma Banky — and making her into a star of silent films. He also spent a fortune on her marriage to Rod La Rocque.

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Second Takes — Samuel Goldwyn

Posted on June 15, 2009 by lmharnisch

The Times' Jack Smith continues his series on Samuel Goldwyn. "When I arrived in New York I was absolutely alone, with no friend or relative to greet me," Goldwyn says.

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Star Gives Movie Profits to Jewish Refugees

Posted on June 15, 2009 by lmharnisch

Chaplin's famous dance with a globe in "The Great Dictator."

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Found on EBay — Hollywood Hills

Posted on June 14, 2009 by lmharnisch

This 1908 postcard showing Hollywood in its rural days has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $6.

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Nixon Urges Whittier Grads to Avoid Prejudice — and He Likes the Dodgers

Posted on June 14, 2009 by lmharnisch

Gus Arriola is one of my favorite comic strip artists. His drawings are so clean and he's a marvelous draftsman. Vice President Richard Nixon and his family visit Disneyland and stay at the Disneyland Hotel. He also says he shaves … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Cinema

Posted on June 13, 2009 by lmharnisch

  June 13, 1938: "Marihuana" is playing at the President theater, Broadway near 8th Street. And guess who's in "How to Undress in Front of Your Husband": Trixie Friganza!

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Movie Star Mystery Photo

Posted on June 12, 2009 by lmharnisch

      Photograph by Gordon Wallace / the Los Angeles Times Update: Our mystery star is Ana Bertha Lepe, shown above in 1953! Please congratulate Cinnamon Carter, Dewey Webb and Mary Mallory for correctly identifying her. Just a reminder … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept: Movie Star’s Property Auctioned

Posted on June 11, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 11, 1933: Walter Hiers, who died Feb. 27, 1933, He was 39.

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Illegal Immigrants on Welfare! Child Psychic Says Missing Man Was Murdered

Posted on June 11, 2009 by lmharnisch

"What Do You Make of This Hole Under the Instrument Panel?" California, the "welfare magnet," for illegal immigrants. Above, UCLA's famous "pansy ring" for future brides. Hitler pays a surprise birthday visit to Richard Strauss …   … and welcomes … Continue reading →

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A Kinder, Simpler Time Dept.: Your Dining

Posted on June 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

  June 10, 1930: Roscoe Arbuckle is no longer connected in any way with the famous Eads Castle Cafe.

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Nuclear Missile Sub Launched, All-Star Game Set for Los Angeles

Posted on June 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

"It's a Police Patrol Car!" The George Washington submarine, designed to carry Polaris missiles, is commissioned. Liberace sues the Daily Mirror of London for saying he is gay. The Edsel is now an economy car.   Hey look! It's Dick … Continue reading →

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Nuestro Pueblo: Filming a Fairbanks Picture

Posted on June 9, 2009 by lmharnisch

 

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A $700 Jan Murray?

Posted on June 8, 2009 by lmharnisch

In going through Los Angeles items on EBay, I try to select ones that are interesting or unusual–and reasonably priced. I usually filter out what I consider junk, but this one is worth a comment. Here's a basic bread-and-butter letter … Continue reading →

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F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Final Days

Posted on June 8, 2009 by lmharnisch

COLUMN ONE The typist's tale of 'Last Tycoon' Years after 'Gatsby,' F. Scott Fitzgerald's secretary got to witness the second act of an author who didn't believe in them. By David L. Ulin June 8, 2009 Susan Farley / For … Continue reading →

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Film of Raymond Chandler Found

Posted on June 7, 2009 by lmharnisch

Fred MacMurray and Raymond Chandler in "Double Indemnity." I can't claim this discovery but it's a good one. Evidently Raymond Chandler made a brief and unknown — until now — cameo appearance in "Double Indemnity." This was simultaneously discovered by … Continue reading →

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Teacher Puts the Broom to Process Server in Communist Probe; Meet Wilt Chamberlain

Posted on June 6, 2009 by lmharnisch

"Terry, What's Wrong?" Police have few leads in the beating of boxing promoter Jackie Leonard, who was left partially paralyzed. Leonard had testified before the State Athletic Commission on corruption in prizefighting. Kindergarten teacher Ruth Adair Bishop, 54, whacks Grant … Continue reading →

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