Category Archives: Hollywood

March 4, 1959: Lou Costello Dies!

Posted on March 4, 2009 by lmharnisch

Comedian Lou Costello dies at Doctor’s Hospital in Beverly Hills after collapsing the week before while watching television. He was 52. His partner, Bud Abbott, died in 1974.

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In the Theaters — March 4, 1916

Posted on March 4, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Trouble Was His Business — Raymond Chandler

Posted on March 4, 2009 by lmharnisch

Note: To mark the 50th anniversary of Raymond Chandler’s death, the Daily Mirror is revisiting some of The Times stories about his life and influence. We invite the Daily Mirror’s readers to share their thoughts.  The Raymond Chandler Lookalike Contest … Continue reading →

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In the Theaters — March 3, 1914

Posted on March 3, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Trouble Was His Business — Raymond Chandler

Posted on March 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

    Note: To mark the 50th anniversary of Raymond Chandler’s death, the Daily Mirror is revisiting some of The Times’ stories about his life and influence. We invite the Daily Mirror’s readers to share their thoughts. The MEAN Streets … Continue reading →

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In the Theaters — March 2, 1911

Posted on March 2, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Trouble Was His Business — Raymond Chandler

Posted on March 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

Judith Freeman, author of "The Long Embrace," is giving a four-part continuing education course on Raymond Chandler. The sessions will be held on Tuesday nights, March 31, April 7, April 14 and April 21, at USC University Park Campus. Part … Continue reading →

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Trouble Was His Business — Raymond Chandler

Posted on March 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

On March 25 at 7:30 p.m. at USC’s University Club, Judith Freeman, author of "The Long Embrace,"  will moderate a panel discussion of Raymond Chandler’s legacy. The panel will feature Times film critic Kenneth Turan, author Denise Hamilton and Leo … Continue reading →

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In the Theaters — February 28, 1971

Posted on February 28, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Birth Control Producing Nation of Criminals, Educator Says, February 28, 1939

Posted on February 28, 2009 by lmharnisch

The Florentine Gardens, "on Hollywood Boulevard just east of Vine Street in the city of films, Hollywood, Calif."  Until I found that "Maurice the Voice Teacher" in the Black Dahlia case was Maurice Clemens, I wondered if he was Maurice … Continue reading →

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In the Theaters — February 27, 1960

Posted on February 27, 2009 by lmharnisch

"Ben-Hur," "The Immoral Mr. Teas" or "Scent of Mystery" In "SMELL-O-VISION"?

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Movie Star Mystery Photo

Posted on February 27, 2009 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Frank O. Brown / Los Angeles Times Just a reminder on how this works: I post the mystery photo on Monday and reveal the answer on Friday. To keep the mystery photo from getting lost in the other … Continue reading →

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Outbursts in Sirhan Trial; Dodgers Promote Lasorda, February 27, 1969

Posted on February 27, 2009 by lmharnisch

Now those are some bell bottoms. If you don’t remember them, ask your mom. Nixon to address West German parliament. At left, more oil washes ashore near Santa Barbara, but it’s unclear whether this is from the original spill or … Continue reading →

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Dear ‘Changeling’ Fans

Posted on February 26, 2009 by lmharnisch

Dear "Changeling" fans, The Daily Mirror appreciates your interest and feedback. Some of you may wonder why your comments aren’t posted. The reason is that the Daily Mirror is dedicated to not spreading misinformation and some of your posts have … Continue reading →

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In the Theaters — February 26, 1955

Posted on February 26, 2009 by lmharnisch
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The 1950s — Caught in a Flash

Posted on February 26, 2009 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Neil Clemans News photography as it was practiced in the 1950s. The era of journalism when newspapers had easy access to celebrities, the police and just about anybody else lives again in Neil Clemans’ " Picturing the ’50s," … Continue reading →

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In the Theaters — February 25, 1952

Posted on February 25, 2009 by lmharnisch

Centered

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In the Theaters — February 24, 1950

Posted on February 24, 2009 by lmharnisch

"Mother Didn’t Tell Me," with Dorothy McGuire, William Lundigan (and Leif Erickson!).

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In the Theaters — February 24, 1943

Posted on February 24, 2009 by lmharnisch

I wonder if "Hitler’s Children" is on Netflix. Hm. Guess not. Hey, look! Buddy Rich!

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Master Thief Hits L.A., February 1959

Posted on February 24, 2009 by lmharnisch

  The Times spelled the name Attebery; The Mirror used Atterbery, Max Hurlbut writes: Your Evening Mirror News article on burglar GORDON E. ATTERBERY being pursued in 1959 brings back memories.  I was a young policeman assigned to Hollywood Division … Continue reading →

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