Category Archives: Hollywood

Voices — Christine Collins, July 5, 1927

Posted on December 19, 2008 by lmharnisch

The Christine Collins letters The woman whose tragedy inspired the Clint Eastwood movie “Changeling” tells her story in her own words.

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Dwyane Hickman to star in ‘Dobie Gillis,’ Dodger Pee Wee Reese retires, December 19, 1958

Posted on December 19, 2008 by lmharnisch

Hedda Hopper announces that Dwyane Hickman is leaving the "Bob Cummings Show" to star in "The Many Loves of Dobie Gillis," one of the biggest hits of the 1950s and early ’60s. At left, a clip of Hickman with Bob … Continue reading →

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Update: Bachelor farmer leaves fortune to waitress, 1982

Posted on December 18, 2008 by lmharnisch

The Times’ obituary on Dolores Moran, Feb. 8, 1982.

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Voices — Christine Collins, July 1, 1927

Posted on December 18, 2008 by lmharnisch

The Christine Collins letters The woman whose tragedy inspired the Clint Eastwood movie "Changeling" tells her story in her own words. From the California State Archives       Los Angeles, Calif.July 1, 1927 Warden Court Smith Dear Sir: I … Continue reading →

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Voices — Christine Collins, October 2, 1925

Posted on December 17, 2008 by lmharnisch

The Christine Collins letters The woman whose tragedy inspired the Clint Eastwood movie "Changeling" tells her story in her own words. From the California State Archives   Los Angeles, Calif.  Oct. 2, 1925        Mr. Thomas M. Gannon  … Continue reading →

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Voices — Christine Collins, September 13, 1925

Posted on December 16, 2008 by lmharnisch

The Christine Collins letters The woman whose tragedy inspired the Clint Eastwood movie "Changeling" tells her story in her own words. From the California State Archives Los Angeles, Calif.Sept. 13, 1925 Mr. Gannon,No. 1 Sansome St.San Francisco, Calif. Dear Sir, … Continue reading →

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Bullock’s Wilshire

Posted on December 16, 2008 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times Bullock’s Wilshire, at Wilshire and Westmoreland, opened in 1929 and closed in 1993. It is now the library of Southwestern University School of Law. Above, the lavish interior of Bullock’s Wilshire in … Continue reading →

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UCLA student stars in Egyptian films, Rams win over Packers, December 15, 1958

Posted on December 15, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, The Times’ Philip K. Scheuer interviews Egyptian film star Lobna Abdel Aziz, who attended UCLA in 1954 as an exchange student. She says she appeared in two plays while attending classes in Los Angeles. The Rams ended their season … Continue reading →

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Voices — Christine Collins, December 29, 1923

Posted on December 15, 2008 by lmharnisch

The Christine Collins letters The woman whose tragedy inspired the Clint Eastwood movie "Changeling" tells her story in her own words. From the California State Archives, thanks to researcher Chris Garmire. Los Angeles, Calif. Dec. 29th, 1923 Mr. A.H. Wright … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — James Cagney’s Auburn

Posted on December 14, 2008 by lmharnisch

A bit of movie history has been listed on EBay: The Auburn 12 cabriolet driven by James Cagney in "Mayor of Hell." The seller says Cagney used this as his personal car. It’s listed under Buy It Now for $375,000.  … Continue reading →

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Christine Collins of ‘Changeling’ in her own words

Posted on December 14, 2008 by lmharnisch

Thanks to Chris Garmire at the California State Archives, the Daily Mirror is going to be posting the letters of Christine Collins, written to authorities in an attempt to get her husband freed from prison. Look for them starting Monday.  … Continue reading →

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U.S. indicts George Burns, Jack Benny, December 14, 1938

Posted on December 14, 2008 by lmharnisch
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Found on EBay — forgotten bestseller

Posted on December 12, 2008 by lmharnisch

Tom Chamales’ "Never So Few," which The Times’ Robert Kirsch called, "Easily one of the best novels to come out of World War II," has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $9.95.

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Mystery photo

Posted on December 12, 2008 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Bob Potwin / Los Angeles Times I suspect that regular Daily Mirror readers will guess him right away. Update: Gardner McKay in 1962 with his dog, named Pussycat. Photograph by George R. Fry Los Angeles Times Please congratulate … Continue reading →

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Vandals paint swastika on Hollywood synagogue, December 12, 1938

Posted on December 12, 2008 by lmharnisch

Vandals paint a swastika on Temple Beth El, 1508 N. Wilton. Nazi police censor sermons of Vienna’s Catholic priests. The former temple photographed by Nathan Marsak, who wrote a wonderful post on the 1947 project. Today’s edition of The Times … Continue reading →

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Cult members describe bombing, December 11, 1958

Posted on December 11, 2008 by lmharnisch

"Venta will return and be resurrected." Known as "the barefoot people." Above, followers of Krishna Venta describe life at the Fountain of the World religious compound and the bombing that killed 10 people. "A tower of blue and white flame … Continue reading →

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Flying saucer found in man’s garage

Posted on December 10, 2008 by lmharnisch

After 38 years, a "lost" Hollywood artifact with a truly cosmic history has resurfaced and, no surprise, it’s headed straight for the auction block. This Thursday, Dec. 11, the iconic flying saucer from the 1956 MGM classic "Forbidden Planet" will … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay — Bullocks Wilshire

Posted on December 9, 2008 by lmharnisch

Here’s still another Irene Lentz outfit from Bullocks Wilshire listed on EBay. It’s listed as Buy It Now for $698.

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Mayor refuses to give Senate committee secret files on LAPD funds, December 9, 1938

Posted on December 9, 2008 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles sizzles at 92 degrees and thousands of beach-goers went into the ocean, even though it was 64 degrees. The Soviet weather bureau says the North Pole has been warming up for the last 10 years. Octopus saves student … Continue reading →

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‘Animal House’ car for sale

Posted on December 7, 2008 by lmharnisch

Courtesy Hemmings Motor News This is the Delta Tau Chi "Deathmobile" from "Animal House." Listed for $19,998.             

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