Category Archives: Hollywood

The fall TV season, October 6, 1958

Posted on October 6, 2008 by lmharnisch

The fall 1958 television season begins with some returning shows ("Highway Patrol") and some new programs, including "The Ann Sothern Show" and "Desilu Playhouse." Although "Desilu Playhouse" had a relatively brief run, it is notable for launching two of the … Continue reading →

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Movie revivals — He Walked by Night

Posted on October 5, 2008 by lmharnisch

Coming soon to a theater near you… Above, "He Walked by Night,"1948. Feb. 10, 2009, 8 p.m. Ramo Auditorium at Caltech."He Walked by Night," with discussion afterward. Frank Capra Film Series. Free.  

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‘There is no longer any violence in the eyes of O.J. Simpson,’ October 6, 1968

Posted on October 4, 2008 by lmharnisch

 Nixon leads Humphrey in state poll By Keith Thursby Times staff writer It’s easy to pick apart an old profile of a famous person. The celebrity talks of hopes and dreams and you can see what went according to the … Continue reading →

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Fixing what’s wrong with baseball, October 4, 1958

Posted on October 4, 2008 by lmharnisch

What young women are wearing today: knee socks with patterns just like dad’s. Hey look! It’s Annette! By Keith Thursby Times staff writer Sometimes an idea needs a little time to pick up speed. St. Louis sports journalist Bob Broeg … Continue reading →

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Nazis roll into Czechoslovakia, October 4, 1938

Posted on October 4, 2008 by lmharnisch

Triumphant Hitler enters with troops into the Sudetenland Cheering crowds greet Nazi leader, shouting, ‘We thank our Fuehrer!’     Films in production: Claire Trevor is cast is "Stagecoach." Apes throw hand grenades British Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain defends his … Continue reading →

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Dodgers trade for Wally Moon, October 3, 1958

Posted on October 3, 2008 by lmharnisch

By Keith ThursbyTimes staff writer  Here’s one story about a potential baseball trade that turned out to be right. The Times’ Frank Finch reported from the World Series in Milwaukee that the Dodgers were discussing a deal for St. Louis … Continue reading →

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Wilt Chamberlain plays first Laker home game

Posted on October 1, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, Twiggy begins a U.S. tour. By Keith ThursbyTimes Staff Writer One game in L.A. and Wilt Chamberlain already felt like a hero in his new home. "I guess it is mainly because of my size and strength but to … Continue reading →

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Hitler, Chamberlain promise peace, October 1, 1938

Posted on October 1, 2008 by lmharnisch

Poland demands share of Czechoslovakia More than 1 million Polish troops are poised to invade. Prime Minister Neville Chamberlain gives the British the Munich agreement and his pledge with Nazi leader Adolf Hitler that Britain and Germany "never will go … Continue reading →

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Movie revival — The Tingler

Posted on September 30, 2008 by lmharnisch

Coming soon to a theater near you… Above, "The Tingler," 1959. Oct. 31, 2008, 8 p.m. Silent Movie Theatre. Tickets $12.  

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Movie star mystery photo

Posted on September 30, 2008 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo Our actress had a long career on Broadway and appeared in silent and sound films as well as on television. She is listed in imdb (more than 50 credits) and Wikipedia. Update: We have the … Continue reading →

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Victory for Hitler, September 30, 1938

Posted on September 30, 2008 by lmharnisch

Agreement hands Czech territory to Nazis Britain, France, Germany and Italy sign a compromise that is given to Czechoslovakia. If the nation refuses to accept being partitioned, it would stand alone against a German invasion.   Cary Grant is reading … Continue reading →

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Movie revivals — He Who Gets Slapped

Posted on September 28, 2008 by lmharnisch

Coming soon to a theater near you… Above, "He Who Gets Slapped,"1925. Oct. 1, 2008, 8 p.m. Silent Movie Theatre. Tickets $10"He Who Gets Slapped," Lon Chaney, Norma Shearer, John Gilbert.

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Charles Champlin on Paul Newman

Posted on September 27, 2008 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Bruce Gilbert / For The Times Paul Newman, Westport, Conn., April 2000 Hot, Sexy and (Almost) 70 He’s played a rogue’s gallery of rascals throughout his 38-year movie career, but somehow, with Paul Newman in the role, they … Continue reading →

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Movie revivals — Devil in a Blue Dress

Posted on September 27, 2008 by lmharnisch

Coming soon to a theater near you… Above, "Devil in a Blue Dress." Jan. 13, 2009, 8 p.m. Ramo Auditorium at Caltech."Devil in a Blue Dress," with discussion afterward. Frank Capra Film Series. Free.

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Leading defense attorney dies; Dodgers win against Cubs, September 27, 1958

Posted on September 27, 2008 by lmharnisch

LeCompte Davis dies at 95 Prominent attorney represented the McNamara brothers in The Times bombing and Alexander Pantages in his famous sexual assault case.  Stewart Granger in "Harry Black and the Tiger."   LeCompte Davis, left, with Frank Bryson in … Continue reading →

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Movie revivals — The Cross and the Switchblade

Posted on September 26, 2008 by lmharnisch

Coming soon to a theater near you… Above, "The Cross and the Switchblade," 1970. Sept. 27, 2008, 10 p.m. Silent Movie Theatre. Tickets $10."The Cross and the Switchblade," Pat Boone and Erik Estrada.

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Europe at brink of war, September 26, 1938

Posted on September 26, 2008 by lmharnisch

Diplomats race to prevent fighting Czechoslovakia destroys bridges along its border to hinder German invasion. "Too Hot to Handle," with Clark Gable and Myrna Loy. Times staff artist Harlan Kirby draws  a Page 1 map of the way Hitler proposes … Continue reading →

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Movie revivals — Bonnie and Clyde

Posted on September 25, 2008 by lmharnisch

Coming soon to a theater near you… Above, "Bonnie and Clyde,"1967. Sept. 26, 2008, 7:30 p.m. Silent Movie Theatre. Tickets $10. "Bonnie and Clyde," with "A Night in Heaven" at 10:15 p.m..

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Texas teenager arrested in death plot, September 25, 1958

Posted on September 25, 2008 by lmharnisch

Diana Day Humphries, 16, breaks into tears as she meets her mother at a Houston jail. Houston girl held in plan to kill family Teenager is in custody on charges of shooting her brother to death. She tells police she … Continue reading →

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Movie revivals — Glass Wall

Posted on September 24, 2008 by lmharnisch

Coming soon to a theater near you… Above, "The Glass Wall" and "Jack McCall, Desperado," 1953. Sept. 26, 2008, 7:30 p.m. UCLA Hammer Museum Billy Wilder Theater. Tickets $10.  

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