Category Archives: Hollywood

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

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Second Takes — Billy Wilder

Posted on April 22, 2009 by lmharnisch

Sept. 22, 1954: "Sabrina" opens in Los Angeles. May 27, 1953: David Knight is cast in "Sabrina Fair." June 20, 1953: More about Knight, who vanished from the final cast.  Aug. 22, 1953: The leads are cast: Audrey Hepburn, William … Continue reading →

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Court Upholds Deal on Chavez Ravine; Moratorium on Death Penalty Fails, April 22, 1959

Posted on April 22, 2009 by lmharnisch

Photograph by John Malmin / Los Angeles Times People cluster between homes on Malvina Avenue in Chavez Ravine for word on being evicted. The battle over Chavez Ravine reads like the same story after a while — a long court fight … Continue reading →

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Cary Grant — Part 2, April 21, 1959

Posted on April 21, 2009 by lmharnisch

 The Times runs the second part of Joe Hyams' series on Cary Grant along with the same denials that we put in Part 1. I find our treatment of the series fairly strange and I wonder what the editors were … Continue reading →

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In the Theaters — April 21, 1960

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Second Takes — Billy Wilder

Posted on April 21, 2009 by lmharnisch

  March 26, 1954: William Holden wins his only Oscar for "Stalag 17," after being nominated for "Sunset Boulevard" and in 1977 for "Network." Billy Wilder (best director) and Robert Strauss (best supporting actor) are also nominated, Feb. 16, 1954: … Continue reading →

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Cary Grant — Part 1, April 20, 1959

Posted on April 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

After promoting Joe Hyams' series on Cary Grant on the front page, The Times runs a story that's mostly a denial by Grant with long quotes from the story. "I've never had an interview with Hyams on any subject. The … Continue reading →

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In the Theaters — April 20, 1957

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Second Takes — Billy Wilder

Posted on April 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

July 5, 1953: The ads for "Stalag 17" emphasized that it was a comedy. July 3, 1951: Rumors surface that Wilder will direct "Stalag 17," less than a month after the disastrous opening of "Ace in the Hole."  "Stalag 17" … Continue reading →

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Coming Tomorrow! Cary Grant Tells All, April 19, 1959

Posted on April 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

The Times' front page promotes plans to publish Joe Hyams' three-part series on Cary Grant. But before the series was published, Grant contacted the editors and adamantly denied that he ever talked to Hyams. Check back tomorrow to see what … Continue reading →

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In the Theaters — April 19, 1955

Posted on April 19, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Second Takes — Billy Wilder

Posted on April 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

June 15, 1951: "Ace in the Hole" opens in Los Angeles. April 7, 1950: Billy Wilder is casting a film with the working title "Human Interest Story" and renames it "Ace in the Hole."   April 13, 1950: Jan Sterling … Continue reading →

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In the Theaters — April 18, 1953

Posted on April 18, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Second Takes — Billy Wilder

Posted on April 18, 2009 by lmharnisch

Feb. 13, 1951: Gloria Swanson (Best Actress), William Holden (Best Actor), Nancy Olson (Best Supporting Actress) and Erich von Stroheim (Best Supporting Actor)  are nominated for Academy Awards. "Sunset Boulevard" is nominated as best picture; Billy Wilder is nominated as … Continue reading →

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In the Theaters — April 17, 1950

Posted on April 17, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Second Takes — Billy Wilder

Posted on April 17, 2009 by lmharnisch

Aug. 20, 1950: Coming soon: "Sunset Boulevard." Nov. 6, 1948: Gloria Swanson meets Billy Wilder and Charles Bracket to discuss "Sunset Boulevard." Feb. 10, 1949: The script isn't done. Above, Gloria Swanson and Melvyn Douglas in a clip from the … Continue reading →

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