Category Archives: Mystery Photo

Movieland Mystery Photo – Newsboy Caps Again!

Posted on April 12, 2012 by lmharnisch

A regular reader sends this along, in light of our recurring theme of newsboy caps.

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Movieland Mystery Photo – Where’s Larry Edition

Posted on April 11, 2012 by lmharnisch

“Titanic,” which has been keeping me busy these days. It is available for the Kindle and the Nook, but there’s been some mysterious delay since it was uploaded to iBooks. In case you have noticed that posting has been thin … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo – Newsboy Cap Edition IV [Updated +++]

Posted on April 2, 2012 by lmharnisch

Yes, it’s another newsboy cap edition of the mystery photo. How to Wear a Hat – Newsboy Cap Edition How to Wear a Hat — ‘Grapes of Wrath’ Edition Movieland Mystery Photo – Newsboy Cap Edition I Movieland Mystery Photo … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo [Updated]

Posted on March 30, 2012 by lmharnisch

This will be too easy, but after Geene Courtney, I thought I should pick something everybody will recognize. Yes, everyone recognized this as Janet Gaynor’s feet in “A Star Is Born.” Ed was first, followed by Michael Ryerson, Mary Mallory, … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo [Updated +]

Posted on March 24, 2012 by lmharnisch

And here’s a mystery lady from the amazing collection of Steven Bibb!

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Movieland Mystery Photo [Updated]

Posted on March 22, 2012 by lmharnisch

And here’s today’s mystery photo!

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Movieland Mystery Photo – Mystery Preacher Edition [Updated +]

Posted on March 19, 2012 by lmharnisch

True confession: I always read signs in movies. So when I saw this name, I became suspicious….

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Movieland Mystery Photo – Military Academy Edition [Updated]

Posted on March 17, 2012 by lmharnisch

I was watching this movie the other day and it made me think of the location shots for “The Caine Mutiny.” Oddly enough, the location used in the opening credits looks nothing like those used in the film. Apparently continuity … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo – Outdoor Dining Edition [Updated +]

Posted on March 15, 2012 by lmharnisch

[Update: Nope, it was real].  I suspect this neon sign is a prop because I can’t find a reference in The Times or the directories at the Los Angeles Public Library to a place called Stripp’s.  Most of this film … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo [Updated +]

Posted on March 13, 2012 by lmharnisch

Here’s a mystery woman from the amazing collection of Steven Bibb!

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Movieland Mystery Photo – Baseball Edition [Updated]

Posted on March 11, 2012 by lmharnisch

I was watching this movie recently and got to wondering what ballparks were used as locations. In some scenes, the movie intercuts stock footage with shots that were presumably done in Los Angeles (and no, they don’t match at all. … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo – Newsboy Cap Edition III [Updated +]

Posted on March 8, 2012 by lmharnisch

OK, I know this will be too easy. But there’s a bonanza of newsboy caps in this film. How to Wear a Hat – Newsboy Cap Edition How to Wear a Hat — ‘Grapes of Wrath’ Edition Movieland Mystery Photo … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo [Updated]

Posted on March 6, 2012 by lmharnisch

Here’s a mystery lady from the amazing collection of Steven Bibb!

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Movieland Mystery Photo [Updated]

Posted on March 5, 2012 by lmharnisch

Regular reader Earl Boebert submitted this picture as a mystery photo. Thank Earl! [Update: This is Farley Granger in an episode of “Hawaii Five-O” – that’s the original “Book ‘em, Danno” version — courtesy of Earl Boebert. Please congratulate Dewey … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo – Academy Awards Edition [Updated +++]

Posted on February 27, 2012 by lmharnisch

I went into the archives at the Daily Mirror HQ for a special Academy Awards edition of mystery photos, figuring the Brain Trust would have fun guessing the venue, the year and possibly the mystery person on stage. [Update: I … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo [Updated ++]

Posted on February 19, 2012 by lmharnisch

And this movie would be?

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Movieland Mystery Photo [Updated]

Posted on February 13, 2012 by lmharnisch

And for Monday, we have another photo from the amazing collection of Steven Bibb!

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Movieland Mystery Photo – Newsboy Cap Edition II [Updated]

Posted on February 11, 2012 by lmharnisch

Here’s two young mystery lads in newsboy caps. And the movie would be? How to Wear a Hat – Newsboy Cap Edition How to Wear a Hat –  ‘Grapes of Wrath’ Edition Movieland Mystery Photo – Newsboy Cap Edition How … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo – Help the Los Angeles Public Library!

Posted on February 10, 2012 by lmharnisch

Dear Brain Trust: Our friends at the Los Angeles Public Library photo collection are trying to identify this photo. I know you can do it!

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Movieland Mystery Photo [Updated]

Posted on February 8, 2012 by lmharnisch

And this movie would be?  I know, too easy, right?

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