Category Archives: Hollywood

LA turns 157, September 5, 1938

Posted on September 5, 2008 by lmharnisch

Capt. Eugene Plummer is featured in a story about Plummer Park in West Hollywood. According to the caption, the revolver he’s holding belonged to Joaquin Murietta. At left, Mayor Frank Shaw and actor Leo Carrillo help celebrate Los Angeles’ 157th … Continue reading →

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Attorney general runs for governor, Dodgers win against Giants 5-3, September 4, 1958

Posted on September 4, 2008 by lmharnisch

Democratic Atty. Gen. Pat Brown announces that he will run for governor of California. His first promise is to ensure equal job opportunities. Brown also denounces Proposition 18, a right to work measure. Brown rejects Republican Sen. William F. Knowland’s … Continue reading →

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Italy orders Jews out; Hollywood Legion Stadium opens, September 2, 1938

Posted on September 2, 2008 by lmharnisch

Hollywood Legion Stadium: 1938 – 1959 All Jews who moved to Italy since World War I (or the World War, as it was then known) have six months to leave Italy and many of its colonies, including Libya and the … Continue reading →

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Movie star mystery photo

Posted on September 1, 2008 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo OK, who are they? Of course, it’s Mickey Rooney on the left. His boxing partner is Art Aragon, as guessed by Kip Brown (who thought it might have been Mickey Knox), Howard Decker, Michael … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Hollywood, Mystery Photo, Sports | 20 Comments

Portrait of the American stage in black and white

Posted on September 1, 2008 by lmharnisch

On Aug. 20, 1938, The Times noted the passing of Thomas K. Heath, who was once one of vaudeville's biggest stars. A little research showed that he and his partner Jim McIntyre performed in blackface for many years after they … Continue reading →

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Dodgers Labor Day weekend TV schedule, August 30, 1958

Posted on August 30, 2008 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo(s) Check it out! Jerry Doggett and Vin Scully are glued together! GLUED!! Published in The Times on Sept. 2, 1958. Glue and all. Oh you photogs (or more likely the guys in the art department, … Continue reading →

Posted in #Jazz, @news, broadcasting, Columnists, Dodgers, Film, Front Pages, Hollywood, Music, Sports, Television | 2 Comments

Movie star mystery photos

Posted on August 29, 2008 by lmharnisch

Photograph by the Los Angeles Times Update: The woman below is indeed Veda Ann Borg. The above photo was put in her folder by mistake and I didn’t notice when I was scanning the pictures! She’s not Veda Ann … Continue reading →

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August 28, 1958: Intruder kills former actress

Posted on August 28, 2008 by lmharnisch

She is one of those cold cases that leave all kinds of unanswered questions even when the killer is finally caught, convicted and sent to prison. Nothing about it passes the sniff test. We know her name was Helene Funk … Continue reading →

Posted in #courts, @news, Cemeteries, Dodgers, Film, Forest Lawn, Front Pages, Hollywood, Hollywood Division, Homicide, LAPD, Sports | 1 Comment

Voices–Brian Stromsoe

Posted on August 27, 2008 by lmharnisch

Brian Stromsoe writes: I think the Mirror was 5 cents back then. I delivered the Huntington Park Signal, which produced $20 per month for my comic book purchases, and a stop off at Rancher Bill’s for a burger, fries, and … Continue reading →

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August 25, 1958: Jealous husband rams movie star’s car, Reds win over Dodgers

Posted on August 25, 2008 by lmharnisch

Some folks may find this hard to believe, but drivers were complaining about bad traffic in Los Angeles 50 years ago. I can’t say it often enough: History shows that congested streets have been a problem in Los Angeles for … Continue reading →

Posted in Dodgers, Film, Freeways, Front Pages, Hollywood, Transportation | 3 Comments

LAPD officers accused of beating, August 24, 1938

Posted on August 24, 2008 by lmharnisch

Above, another editorial in The Times’ well-worn tradition of asking: "What’s all the fuss I hear about … recalling the corrupt mayor … a federal anti-lynching law … opening up America to the refugees of Europe? We don’t need to … Continue reading →

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Ladies in Black visit tomb of Valentino

Posted on August 24, 2008 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo Here’s the earliest photograph I could find of a Lady in Black mourning Rudolph Valentino, Aug. 23, 1937, 11 years after the movie star’s death. In the first few years, memorial services were held on … Continue reading →

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Valentino near death, August 23, 1926

Posted on August 23, 2008 by lmharnisch

Ladies in Black, you know what to do….

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House increases Social Security, sports columnist dies, August 20, 1958

Posted on August 20, 2008 by lmharnisch

Samuel Beckett’s "Waiting for Godot" is boring and unintelligible, the critics say. Los Angeles County supervisors order a survey to determine which cars are the worst polluters … The House approves a 7% increase in Social Security payments … Continue reading →

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Judge under guard after death threats, August 19, 1938

Posted on August 19, 2008 by lmharnisch

Death threats against Fletcher Bowron in the recall election? That’s a new one on me. But in light of the Harry Raymond bombing, it shouldn’t be any surprise … Thomas K. Heath of the McIntyre and Heath blackface vaudeville team … Continue reading →

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Mayor asks FBI to help study of LAPD, Reds beat Pirates, August 16, 1938

Posted on August 16, 2008 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Mayor Frank Shaw invites J. Edgar Hoover to join the city’s efficiency study of the Police Department
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Actress attempts suicide at home of movie star, August 1958

Posted on August 14, 2008 by lmharnisch

A young actress and model takes an overdose of sleeping pills at the home of Mickey Rooney, August 1958
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Movie star photo mystery

Posted on August 13, 2008 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo Who is this week’s star? Hint: She’s was better known on the stage than in pictures. Los Angeles Times file photo No correct guesses so far. Here’s another clew. Photograph by the Los Angeles … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Hollywood, Stage | 27 Comments

Lila Leeds: Movie star mystery photo

Posted on August 5, 2008 by lmharnisch

Photograph by the Los Angeles Times To be fair, this week’s mystery movie star is more of a starlet. But you knew that, right? Can you identify her and, better yet, where the mystery photo was taken? Gosh, people … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Hollywood | Tagged #movie stars, drugs, hollywood | 20 Comments

July 26, 1938

Posted on July 26, 2008 by lmharnisch

aul "the Porpoise" Chotteau collapses within 10 miles of his goal of swimming from Santa Barbara to Venice … A bomb in Haifa kills 50 people, wounds 58 others and touches off rioting … Kentucky Gov. A.B. "Happy" Chandler is … Continue reading →

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