Category Archives: Hollywood

Movie Star Mystery Photo

Posted on May 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo Update: This is George Dolenz, the father of "Monkees" star Micky Dolenz, in a publicity photo for "Vendetta." Just a reminder on how this works: I post the mystery photo on Monday and reveal the … Continue reading →

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In the Theaters — April 30, 1985

Posted on April 30, 2009 by lmharnisch
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In the Theaters — April 29, 1983

Posted on April 29, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Mayor Slashes Budget for Libraries and Parks; Spring Training in Arizona, April 29, 1959

Posted on April 29, 2009 by lmharnisch

The Senate approves Clare Boothe Luce as ambassador to Brazil, but her husband, Time publisher Henry Luce, asks her to resign, saying that her prestige and authority have been impaired by a political vendetta. During her confirmation hearing, Clare Boothe … Continue reading →

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In the Theaters — April 28, 1980

Posted on April 28, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Hitler Reviews Nazi Troops, Hollywood Celebrates Barrymore’s Birthday, April 28, 1939

Posted on April 28, 2009 by lmharnisch

Sending photos in the old days: By ship. At left, you're wondering what a statue of a naked babe has to do with freedom of the press? According to news accounts, it represented "the unadorned truth." It was part of … Continue reading →

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In the Theaters — April 27, 1978

Posted on April 27, 2009 by lmharnisch
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British Plane Missing Over Turkey, Dodgers vs. Camping, April 27, 1959

Posted on April 27, 2009 by lmharnisch

The debut of the majestic new Cadillac. A small civilian plane crashes into the mountains near Pasadena, touching off fears that an airliner had gone down.   A British cargo plane with a crew of 12 disappears over eastern Turkey. … Continue reading →

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In the Theaters — April 26, 1976

Posted on April 26, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Masked Mob Seizes Black Rape Suspect From Mississippi Jail, April 26, 1959

Posted on April 26, 2009 by lmharnisch

The Times takes a look at the 1910 Aviation Week at Dominguez Hills. Here's a post from last year about J.S. Zerbe.   Gunmen wearing masks and gloves raided the jail in Poplarville, Miss., and seized Mack Charles Parker, 23, … Continue reading →

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In the Theaters — April 25, 1973

Posted on April 25, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Honor Farm Opens to Ease Jail Crowding, April 25, 1939

Posted on April 25, 2009 by lmharnisch

Corrections and rehabilitation as practiced in 1939. The honor farm will house 600 men who would otherwise be held in jail.   At left, Werner Philipp's portrait of Katherine Dunham, which was found in a Ventura antique store. Read more … Continue reading →

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In the Theaters — April 24, 1969

Posted on April 24, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Movie Star Mystery Photo

Posted on April 24, 2009 by lmharnisch

  Los Angeles Times file photo Update: Norma Crane, 1960. Please congratulate Matt Severson, Anne Papineau, Dru Duniway, Claire Lockhart, Cynthia Keillor, Zabadu, January Gal, Sam O'Neal, Jeff, Danielle, Bill, Patrick G., Michael Ryerson, Sydney Johnson, Laurence, Naomi Caryl, R. … Continue reading →

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Changing the Pledge of Allegiance, April 24, 1939

Posted on April 24, 2009 by lmharnisch

Above, the Merced Theater in 1939 and, below, courtesy of Wikipedia. You may recall this photo from April 10, 1938. It shows newsboys giving the Pledge of Allegiance with their arms outstretched. April 24, 1939: David Cheverton shows the new … Continue reading →

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In the Theaters — April 23, 1966

Posted on April 23, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Daily Mirror at the Festival of Books

Posted on April 23, 2009 by lmharnisch

I planned to not say very much about appearing at the Festival of Books, but people  have been asking about "History: The Underbelly of California," which will be presented at 2 p.m. Sunday at Haines 39. The panel will feature … Continue reading →

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Irish Firebrand Takes Seat in Parliament, Lakers Showdown With the Celtics, April 23, 1969

Posted on April 23, 2009 by lmharnisch

April 23, 1969: In case you don't recognize this building, it is the former Earl Carroll theater, now the Nickelodeon building, on Sunset Boulevard. The concrete slabs with movie stars' signatures were removed to make room for this huge mural, … Continue reading →

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Cary Grant — Part 3, April 22, 1959

Posted on April 22, 2009 by lmharnisch

    Finally, at the end of Part 3, The Times publishes comments from Joe Hyams defending his series. It appears that Hyams got permission from Grant to use quotes that appeared in another story — although it's unclear if … Continue reading →

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In the Theaters — April 22, 1963

Posted on April 22, 2009 by lmharnisch
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