Category Archives: Hollywood

Oscar-Winning Writer Dies; Wilt Gets 38 Rebounds, March 10, 1969

Posted on March 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

Three-time Oscar winner Charles Bracket dies at the age of 78. He also received an honorary Academy Award. Chamberlain, continued Consider an NBA player getting 38 rebounds in a single game. And that’s a statistical drop-off. Only Wilt Chamberlain could … Continue reading →

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Civil War in Iraq; Dodgers Plan Don Drysdale Dolls, March 10, 1959

Posted on March 10, 2009 by lmharnisch

The U.S. plans to keep nuclear bombers airborne at all times in response to the potential threat of a Soviet missile attack. A boy is rescued from a near-drowning at Echo Park Lake. The Times publishes a lengthy obituary on … Continue reading →

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In the Theaters — March 9, 1927

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Trouble Was His Business — Raymond Chandler

Posted on March 9, 2009 by lmharnisch

As with “Farewell, My Lovely,” The Times evidently did not review Raymond Chandler’s third novel, “High Window.” When the movie was released as “The Brasher Doubloon,” it was the bottom half of a double bill with the 1938 film “Alexander’s … Continue reading →

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Defense Secretary Gets ‘Realistic’ Briefing on War; USC Stalls UCLA, March 9, 1969

Posted on March 9, 2009 by lmharnisch

 I got carried away today, but this was one of our huge Sunday papers. Councilman Tom Bradley didn’t beat Mayor Sam Yorty–this time. Bradley continued Kevin Thomas talks to Alfred Hitchcock and Claude Jade about "Topaz." Jade, continued Jade, continued … Continue reading →

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In the Theaters — March 8, 1925

Posted on March 8, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Trouble Was His Business — Raymond Chandler

Posted on March 8, 2009 by lmharnisch

"The Big Sleep," "Farewell, My Lovely," "The High Window" and "The Lady in the Lake" are published in "The Raymond Chandler Omnibus," with a forward by Lawrence Clark Powell. Powell says: "Almost everything written about La Reina de Los Angeles, … Continue reading →

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Services for Lou Costello, Advice to Young Ballplayers, March 8, 1959

Posted on March 8, 2009 by lmharnisch

Lou Costello’s service at Calvary Cemetery was attended by Danny Thomas, Red Skelton, George Jessel, Joe E. Brown, Jerry Colonna, Ronald Reagan, Leo Carrillo and Virginia Grey. Longtime partner Bud Abbott was a pallbearer.  Word in Hollywood is that "Some … Continue reading →

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A Reminder From the Daily Mirror — Daylight Saving Time

Posted on March 7, 2009 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo Pier Angeli and her little friend Chris remind Daily Mirror readers to turn their clocks ahead for Daylight Saving Time.

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In the Theaters — March 7, 1923

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Trouble Was His Business — Raymond Chandler

Posted on March 7, 2009 by lmharnisch

The Times’ Robert R. Kirsch reviews Philip Durham’s "Down These Mean Streets a Man Must Go," Dec. 11, 1963. Kirsch says: Raymond Chandler "was one of a small group of writers who used Los Angeles in the regional sense. The … Continue reading →

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We’re Twittering — and on Facebook!

Posted on March 6, 2009 by lmharnisch

We may delve into the past, but we also try to be up to date. "Throwback" Thursby got us on Twitter. So I upped the ante and created a Facebook page.

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In the Theaters — March 6, 1920

Posted on March 6, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Trouble Was His Business — Raymond Chandler

Posted on March 6, 2009 by lmharnisch

I hate to say it, but as far as I can tell, The Times didn’t review Chandler’s second novel, "Farewell, My Lovely," at left. We did review the 1945 film, however.  

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Movie Star Mystery Photo

Posted on March 6, 2009 by lmharnisch

Our mystery movie star is Betty Bronson, who died in 1971. Her last film was "Evel Knievel."  Eve Golden also points out that she appeared in an episode of "Marcus Welby" not listed on imdb.  Check back Monday for another … Continue reading →

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Voices — Sydney Chaplin, 1926 – 2009

Posted on March 6, 2009 by lmharnisch

By Valerie J. NelsonMarch 6, 2009 Sydney Chaplin, an actor who experienced his greatest success on stage, earning a Tony Award for starring in the late 1950s musical "Bells Are Ringing," died Tuesday. He was 82. Chaplin, the oldest surviving … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Hollywood Boulevard

Posted on March 5, 2009 by lmharnisch

View Larger Map Notice that there’s no traffic signal at Highland, just a stop sign. This postcard of Hollywood at night, showing the neon signs on Hollywood Boulevard, has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $5.99. I suspect my … Continue reading →

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In the Theaters — March 5, 1918

Posted on March 5, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Trouble Was His Business — Raymond Chandler

Posted on March 5, 2009 by lmharnisch

Feb. 19, 1939: "The Big Sleep," reviewed in The Times by Wilbur Needham, a name Chandler might have used for one of his characters. Needham and his wife, Ida, operated Needham Book Finders at 2317 Westwood Blvd. Note: To mark … Continue reading →

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Voices — Horton Foote, 1916 – 2009

Posted on March 4, 2009 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Carolyn Cole / Los Angeles Times Horton Foote at New York’s Booth Theatre, where his "Dividing the Estate" was being performed, Oct. 11, 2008. Horton Foote: "I Stick With It" * Theater * The playwright, 86, keeps very … Continue reading →

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