Category Archives: Hollywood

Matt Weinstock — January 12, 1959

Posted on January 12, 2009 by lmharnisch

Taxing Times A young lady singer is very angry at the Internal Revenue Service. Her federal income tax last year came to around $380. She had paid all but about $70. Christmas week the revenuers attached the amount from her … Continue reading →

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Paul Coates — Confidential File, January 12, 1959

Posted on January 12, 2009 by lmharnisch

CONFIDENTIAL FILE Batista Death Plot Laid Here When Fulgencio Batista fled Cuba last week, a fantastic plot by an American war hero to assassinate the dictator died in the planning. The initial secret meeting between the much-decorated World War II … Continue reading →

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Voices — Christine Collins, 1931

Posted on January 12, 2009 by lmharnisch
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January 12-13: Soviet leader visits Los Angeles

Posted on January 12, 2009 by lmharnisch

LAPD officers keep control as a large crowd gathers at LAX in anticipation of the arrival of Deputy Soviet Premier Anastas Mikoyan. His plane was diverted to Burbank, where he landed without incident, The Times said. Today, Anastas Mikoyan (1895-1978) … Continue reading →

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East wins Pro Bowl, 28-21, January 12, 1959

Posted on January 12, 2009 by lmharnisch

Former USC star Frank Gifford returned to the Coliseum and led the Eastern Division team to a 28-21 victory in the Pro Bowl. Gifford, a star for the New York Giants, played halfback but did much of his damage in … Continue reading →

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Demonstators protest arrival of Soviet leader; Dodger turns to acting, January 11, 1959

Posted on January 11, 2009 by lmharnisch

Soviet Deputy Prime Minister Mikoyan provokes demonstrations in San Francisco en route to his visit to Los Angeles. Recall that Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev will come to Los Angeles later in the year. And a federal court strikes down a … Continue reading →

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Voices — Christine Collins, June 30, 1931

Posted on January 10, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Voices — Christine Collins, June 19, 1931

Posted on January 9, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Movie star mystery photo

Posted on January 9, 2009 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo Our mystery woman has more than 150 credits on IMDb. Update: She is Blanche Sweet, whose career spanned 1909 to 1960. In this undated photo, she is returning to the U.S. on the ship Pennsylvania. … Continue reading →

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Matt Weinstock — January 8, 1959

Posted on January 8, 2009 by lmharnisch

Dogs, Diapers, Taxes   Comes now that hiatus between cries, when the feverish race begins to clear away Christmas bets in time to pay for auto license renewals by Feb. 4 and then face up to income taxes in April. … Continue reading →

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Voices — Christine Collins, April 23, 1931

Posted on January 8, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Baby abandoned at hospital; Times’ Oscar favorites, January 8, 1939

Posted on January 8, 2009 by lmharnisch

Sheriff Eugene Biscailuz is honored for 32 years of public service. Above, a baby nicknamed Little Buttercup is abandoned at White Memorial Hospital. Unfortunately, The Times never followed up on what became of her. We also take a look at … Continue reading →

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Voices — Christine Collins, April 18, 1931

Posted on January 7, 2009 by lmharnisch
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December 21, 1930: Voices — Christine Collins

Posted on January 6, 2009 by lmharnisch
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Errol Flynn wounded in Cuba; Gehrig’s widow praises Ted Williams, January 6, 1959

Posted on January 6, 2009 by lmharnisch

California gets its second Democratic governor since 1900, Pat Brown. Errol Flynn is wounded in Cuba. He says he was hit by a bullet or a piece of masonry that ricocheted but Cuban officials are a bit skeptical. [Look what’s … Continue reading →

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Voices — Christine Collins, November 1, 1930

Posted on January 5, 2009 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles, Calif.November 1, 1930 Dear Mr. Neumiller I am taking the liberty of writing you a personal letter which I sincerely hope you will give consideration. I am again pleading for a parole for my husband, Walter J. Collins, … Continue reading →

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Parolee sought in killing of studio executive, January 1959

Posted on January 5, 2009 by lmharnisch

George Albert Scott and Curtis C. Lichtenwalter were leaving the In Between Cafe, 5414 Melrose, with $400 and a sawed-off shotgun about midnight Dec. 30, 1958, when they encountered Kenneth S. Savoy, 35, on his way into the bar. "Just … Continue reading →

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Our new favorite thing

Posted on January 4, 2009 by lmharnisch

Here’s one of our new favorite things: The Daily Script. Above, a page from "Double Indemnity" and — for contrast — the opening of Josh Friedman’s "The Black Dahlia." Note that "Double Indemnity" has been retyped and put into modern … Continue reading →

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Voices — Christine Collins, November 24, 1930

Posted on January 4, 2009 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles, Calif.Nov. 24th, 1930 Dear Mr. Smith, I wanted to write to you sooner and thank you for your kindness toward both Walter and myself but I have been very busy so please excuse the delay this time. I … Continue reading →

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Grocery store of tomorrow, January 4, 1959

Posted on January 4, 2009 by lmharnisch

Hey, look! It's the 7-Eleven from "The Jetsons!" Actually, it's not. Instead, The Times published an artist's concept of grocery shopping in the years ahead. The "futurism" of the past always fascinates me. Notice that cars will still have tail … Continue reading →

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