Category Archives: Hollywood

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 →

Posted in Film, Hollywood, Mystery Photo | 46 Comments

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 →

Posted in broadcasting, Columnists, Film, Hollywood, Matt Weinstock, Television | Comments Off on Matt Weinstock — January 8, 1959

Voices — Christine Collins, April 23, 1931

Posted on January 8, 2009 by lmharnisch
Posted in #courts, 1931, Changeling, Film, Hollywood, LAPD | Comments Off on Voices — Christine Collins, April 23, 1931

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 →

Posted in #courts, @news, Film, Front Pages, health, Hollywood, Religion | Comments Off on Baby abandoned at hospital; Times’ Oscar favorites, January 8, 1939

Voices — Christine Collins, April 18, 1931

Posted on January 7, 2009 by lmharnisch
Posted in #courts, Changeling, Film, Hollywood, LAPD | Comments Off on Voices — Christine Collins, April 18, 1931

December 21, 1930: Voices — Christine Collins

Posted on January 6, 2009 by lmharnisch
Posted in #courts, Changeling, Film, Hollywood, LAPD | Comments Off on December 21, 1930: Voices — Christine Collins

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 →

Posted in Film, Front Pages, Hollywood, Politics, Sports | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in #courts, Changeling, Film, Hollywood, LAPD | Comments Off on Voices — Christine Collins, November 1, 1930

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 →

Posted in #courts, Film, Hollywood, Homicide, LAPD, Robberies | 2 Comments

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 →

Posted in books, Film, Hollywood, Homicide, LAPD | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in #courts, Changeling, Film, Hollywood, LAPD | Comments Off on Voices — Christine Collins, November 24, 1930

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 →

Posted in 1959, @news, broadcasting, Film, Food and Drink, Front Pages, Hollywood, Politics, San Fernando Valley, Sports, Television | 1 Comment

‘Pretty Woman’ car for sale

Posted on January 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

  The 1989 Lotus Esprit driven by Richard Gere in "Pretty Woman" is being offered in Hemmings Motor News for $54,998.

Posted in Film, Freeways, Hollywood, Transportation | 1 Comment

November 22, 1930: Voices — Christine Collins

Posted on January 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

The Rev. R.P. “Fighting Bob” Shuler urges the parole of Walter J. Collins.

Posted in #courts, Changeling, Film, Hollywood, LAPD | Comments Off on November 22, 1930: Voices — Christine Collins

Fierce fighting in Cuba, Los Angeles Open begins, January 3, 1959

Posted on January 3, 2009 by lmharnisch

 The Soviets are winning the space race and communism establishes a foothold at America’s doorstep. These were worrisome times for the nation. Cheryl Crane visits Lana Turner. "Li’l Abner," "Rick O’Shay" and "Moon Mullins." Moral Re-Armament and the Young Americans … Continue reading →

Posted in @news, art and artists, broadcasting, Current Affairs, Fashion, Film, Front Pages, Hollywood, LAPD, Sports, Television | Comments Off on Fierce fighting in Cuba, Los Angeles Open begins, January 3, 1959

Voices — Christine Collins, November 14, 1930

Posted on January 2, 2009 by lmharnisch
Posted in #courts, Changeling, Film, Hollywood, LAPD | Comments Off on Voices — Christine Collins, November 14, 1930

Body of writer’s daughter found off Mulholland; bidding war for Alcindor, January 2, 1969

Posted on January 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

Elizabeth Marina Habe was home on Christmas vacation from the University of Hawaii and staying with her mother, actress Eloise Hardt, at 8962 Cynthia Ave., in West Hollywood. Her parents were divorced and her father, author Hans Habe, lived in … Continue reading →

Posted in books, Film, Front Pages, Hollywood, Homicide, Sports | Comments Off on Body of writer’s daughter found off Mulholland; bidding war for Alcindor, January 2, 1969

Movie star mystery photo

Posted on January 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo Here’s our last mystery star of 2008! Los Angeles Times file photo Lots of guesses, but none of them were correct. Our mystery guest has more than 30 credits on imdb and  figured in the … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Hollywood, Mystery Photo | 20 Comments

Movie comedian Stan Laurel accused of planning to bury wife in backyard

Posted on January 2, 2009 by lmharnisch

Stan Laurel and wife No. 4 Illiana (or, according to a revised count, wife No. 3) They drank, they fought and they got arrested. Such was the whirlwind year of marriage for Stan Laurel and Tovera Ivanova Shuvalova, a Russian … Continue reading →

Posted in #courts, Film, Hollywood, San Fernando Valley | Comments Off on Movie comedian Stan Laurel accused of planning to bury wife in backyard

Voices — Donald E. Westlake, 1933 – 2008

Posted on January 1, 2009 by lmharnisch

Book Review Playing Politics With a Master of DialogueVICTORIES By George V. Higgins Henry Holt & Co.: $19.95; 298 pp.) December 2, 1990 By Donald E. Westlake Westlake is a novelist and screenwriter. His most recent book is "Drowned Hopes" … Continue reading →

Posted in books, Film, Front Pages, Hollywood, Obituaries | Comments Off on Voices — Donald E. Westlake, 1933 – 2008