Category Archives: Hollywood

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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W.C. Fields’ Cadillac For Sale

Posted on February 24, 2009 by lmharnisch

Photo by the Auto Collections W.C. Fields’ 1938 Cadillac  V-16 Fleetwood has been listed in Hemmings Motor News. But there’s no price in the ad. This car belonged to Carlotta Monti, at right with the car in 1980, who sold … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock — February 23, 1959

Posted on February 23, 2009 by lmharnisch

Buddy Buddy Stuff Recently I blurted out that I could talk squirrel language. Actually I don’t know whether I can or not. All I know is that a beautiful wild squirrel in the back yard came over to my outstretched … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates — Confidential File, February 23, 1959

Posted on February 23, 2009 by lmharnisch

CONFIDENTIAL FILE Mash Notes and Comments (Press Release) "There is a rangy, talkative sprite whose fantastically photogenic face has graced some 60 magazine covers. She has earned a fortune in fashion modeling, a career she all but shunted two years … Continue reading →

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In the Theaters — February 23, 1942

Posted on February 23, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Star With Underage Girl Seizes Paparazzi’s Film; Gilmore Field, February 23, 1939

Posted on February 23, 2009 by lmharnisch

Anti-Nazi protesters riot during a German American Bund meeting at the Deutsches Haus, 634 W. 15th St. An MGM vault clerk is accused of stealing the master print for "The Big Parade." And Hobart Bosworth is ill.  Daughters of the … Continue reading →

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Trouble Was His Business — Raymond Chandler

Posted on February 22, 2009 by lmharnisch

With the 50th anniversary of Raymond Chandler’s death coming up March 26, the Daily Mirror thinks it’s a perfect opportunity to take a long, thoughtful view of his enduring influence. I hope to gather a wide array of readers’ perspectives. … Continue reading →

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Coming Attractions — February 22, 1932

Posted on February 22, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Coming Attractions — February 21, 1926

Posted on February 21, 2009 by lmharnisch

Rube Wolf–Czar of Rhythm and His Greater Band!

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Anti-Jewish Rally in NY; SD Padres for Sale, February 21, 1939

Posted on February 21, 2009 by lmharnisch

King Zany wrote tunes for the Ziegfeld Follies and "The Great Gabbo."  Chimp from the Belgian Congo is killed after pet shop rampage. At left, New York police hold off anti-Nazi protesters during a rally of the German-American Bund. An … Continue reading →

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Enemy Planes Sighted Over L.A.! February 25, 1942

Posted on February 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

Feb. 24, 1942: The Times reports a submarine attack near Santa Barbara. Feb. 25: Southland on alert. Feb. 26: What happened? The Army’s Western Defense Command insisted a blackout and an antiaircraft barrage were in response to the sighting of … Continue reading →

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Vintage Wheels — 1941 Plymouth Woodie

Posted on February 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

A 1941 Plymouth Woodie used in "Bugsy" has been listed with Hemmings Motor News. The price is $69,990.

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In the Theaters, February 20, 1919

Posted on February 20, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Arabs on Alert, Baseball Strike? February 20, 1969

Posted on February 20, 2009 by lmharnisch

Nancy Sinatra … in WAX! To simulate prejudice, brunet students eat at a table designed "No Blondes." At left, Arab countries prepare for retaliation for a terrorist attack on an El Al airliner at Zurich. Also… Take the time to … Continue reading →

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At the Movies, March 2, 1924

Posted on February 19, 2009 by lmharnisch

I love the artwork in these 1920s movie ads. Check out the "Flaming Youth" Girl and the Knickerbocker Syncopaters.

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