Category Archives: Mystery Photo

 Los Angeles Times file photo Update: Renzo Cesana in a publicity photo for "The Continental" radio show, Feb. 5, 1951. Update: Don't be afraid, darling. It's only Renzo Cesana! Just a reminder on how this works: I post the mystery … Continue reading →

  Los Angeles Times file photo Above, Paramount dance director LeRoy Prinz with, from left, Esther Pressman, Beula McDonald, Bonita Barker, Kay Gordon, Dorothy Thompson and Dene Myles, April 15, 1935. Update: Our mystery guest is LeRoy Pnriz. Just a reminder … Continue reading →

 Los Angeles Times file photo  Above, Laurie Mitchell in "Calypso Joe," June 29, 1957. I can't say I've ever seen an outfit exactly like that. Please congratulate Suzy Q, the only person to identify our mystery guest: Laurie Mitchell, who … Continue reading →

     Los Angeles Times file photo Update: This is Wallace MacDonald, who had a long career as an actor, writer, director and producer. Above, an undated photo of MacDonald in makeup as an old man. Just a reminder on … Continue reading →

     Los Angeles Times file photo July 6, 1960: Barry Atwater in "Alcoa Presents: The Day the World Wept — the Lincoln Story." Update: As many people guessed, this is Barry Atwater, who died in 1978. Just a reminder … Continue reading →

 Los Angeles Times file photo Update: As most of you have figured out, this is Grace Bradley, Mrs. Hopalong Cassidy, in 1934. I’m a little pressed for time this morning. More later. Just a reminder on how this works: I … Continue reading →

     Los Angeles Times file photo Update: As many people guessed, this is Annabella. Above, Feb. 14, 1937: "Wings of the Morning, Annabella; French Actress Appeared in Gance's 'Napoleon' September 20, 1996 From Times Staff and Wire Reports PARIS … Continue reading →

     Los Angeles Times file photo Noreen Nash in "The Red Stallion," 1947.  Los Angeles Times file photo Noreen Nash, Dec. 27, 1957 Update: This is actress and author Noreen Nash. Please congratulate Sue Willahan for identifying her. (Sue … Continue reading →

     Los Angeles Times file photo Update: As nearly everyone has guessed, this is John Loder. Above, a photo published Oct. 5, 1928, with a story saying that he was making his U.S. screen debut in a talking picture … Continue reading →

     Los Angeles Times file photo Update: As many people guessed, this is Lois Wilson. Above, a publicity still from "The Covered Wagon," July 16, 1924.   Lois Wilson; Star of Early Silent Movies March 9, 1988 By PAUL … Continue reading →

    Los Angeles Times file photo A solid majority wants to know the name of our mystery woman. She is Toni Gerry. Above, a 1958 publicity photo from "Broken Arrow." Just a reminder on how this works: I post … Continue reading →

      Photograph by Gordon Wallace / the Los Angeles Times Update: Our mystery star is Ana Bertha Lepe, shown above in 1953! Please congratulate Cinnamon Carter, Dewey Webb and Mary Mallory for correctly identifying her. Just a reminder … Continue reading →

      Los Angeles Times file photo Update: As many people guessed, this is Susan Hampshire! Above, Hampshire in a publicity photo for "The Fighting Prince of Donegal," 1966. Please congratulate Sue, Michael Christian, AJ, Virginia Jauregui and Susan … Continue reading →

      Los Angeles Times file photo Update: Paul Lukas in a 1927 photo. Update: As many people guessed, this is Paul Lukas. Above, Lukas' obituary, Aug. 17, 1971. Just a reminder on how this works: I post the … Continue reading →

  Los Angeles Times file photo Update: Marjorie Rambeau in "Merely Mary Ann,"  1915. Here's a mini-mystery: The caption information on this undated photo says this is Rambeau with director Richard Wallace on a Corinne Griffith picture titled "Broadway Blues." … Continue reading →

  Photograph by Walter Frederick Seely, 1448 Wilcox Ave. Jack Mulhall, Dec. 5, 1925 Update: As many people guessed, this is Jack Mulhall, a prolific actor who died at the age of 91. I had a difficult time choosing which … Continue reading →

Los Angeles Times file photo Update: This is George Dolenz, the father of "Monkees" star Micky Dolenz, in a publicity photo for "Vendetta." Just a reminder on how this works: I post the mystery photo on Monday and reveal the … Continue reading →