Category Archives: Photography

Movieland Mystery Photo [Update]

Posted on December 27, 2010 by lmharnisch

      Los Angeles Times file photo   Isn’t this a great picture? More details on the jump.

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World Record at L.A. Aviation Meet!

Posted on December 27, 2010 by lmharnisch

      Los Angeles Times file photo       Dec. 27, 1910: The year ends as it began, with an aviation meet. Despite  50-mph winds that swept Dominguez Field, Arch Hoxsey of Pasadena sets a new altitude record … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo — Updated

Posted on December 26, 2010 by lmharnisch

      Los Angeles Times file photo   I came across a big file on film crews and I thought they would make entertaining mystery photos. Rather than a mystery guest of the week, I’ll post one a day … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo — Updated

Posted on December 24, 2010 by lmharnisch

      Los Angeles Times file photo   Here’s our mystery guest. Last week’s mystery guest was Thelma Todd, followed by Ford Sterling and friends. There’s a new photo on the jump!

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Movieland Mystery Photo

Posted on December 21, 2010 by lmharnisch

      Los Angeles Times file photo   I suppose you thought we would never finish with Thelma Todd! Yesterday’s mystery photo was taken in 1964 and shows Harold Lloyd with his famous “permanent” Christmas tree. His mystery dog … Continue reading →

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Christmas Mystery Photo

Posted on December 21, 2010 by lmharnisch

            I picked up these two photos in a Pasadena thrift store years ago, mostly out of curiosity at the relatively sparse Christmas decorations.  About all that’s clearly visible in the top photo are the … Continue reading →

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Grim Sleeper, Interiors 3

Posted on December 19, 2010 by lmharnisch

Grim Sleeper No. 118 Although some images show a window blocked with tinfoil (Interiors, 2) a few photos show windows blocked with what appears to be a paper bag attached with blue masking tape. ALSO Grim Sleeper, Interiors Grim Sleeper, … Continue reading →

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Grim Sleeper, Interiors 2

Posted on December 19, 2010 by lmharnisch

      Grim Sleeper No. 22   The backgrounds in some of the photos show what appears to be a window covered with tinfoil. No. 22, above, is a frame from a video that shows this detail.  Some of … Continue reading →

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Grim Sleeper, Interiors

Posted on December 19, 2010 by lmharnisch

    Many of the photos show a woman in the passenger seat of a vehicle. The coiled cord visible through the window in Photo No. 156 made me wonder if this was taken at some sort of drive-in. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Grim Sleeper No. 91

Posted on December 19, 2010 by lmharnisch

        When I first looked at this photo, I thought the item in the background might be a calendar. In fact it’s a page of display ads for a sporting goods store that has been placed over … Continue reading →

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Grim Sleeper No. 139

Posted on December 18, 2010 by lmharnisch

        Grim Sleeper No. 139 has a bit of interesting signage that says “The Mail Slot” and gives a phone number that appears to be 419-0395. I’m not able to locate this number or business, so I’m … Continue reading →

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Grim Sleeper Nos. 75-78

Posted on December 18, 2010 by lmharnisch

      Grim Sleeper No. 76         Grim Sleeper No. 78   These ladies, plus Nos. 75 and 77, have a labret, or piercing, in their lower lip.   No. 76 also has a tattoo on her … Continue reading →

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Grim Sleeper Nos. 75 and 77

Posted on December 18, 2010 by lmharnisch

        This is a different sort of puzzle. Grim Sleeper No. 75, top, and No. 77, have a tattoo that reads “Kendreay, RIP or HIP” and they both have a piercing (called a labret) in their bottom … Continue reading →

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Grim Sleeper Nos. 59 and 81

Posted on December 17, 2010 by lmharnisch

  It seems that Grim Sleeper Nos. 59, left, and 81, right, show the same woman and may have been taken at the same time.  No. 81 is dated May 8, 2006, which may or may not be accurate.   … Continue reading →

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Grim Sleeper Nos. 141-142

Posted on December 17, 2010 by lmharnisch

    Grim Sleeper No. 141 appears to be a Polaroid marked Deborah B. Cleveland, Sept. 18, 2001, although there seems to have been some hesitation about the “18,” as if the writer started with 28 and changed his mind. … Continue reading →

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Grim Sleeper No. 149

Posted on December 17, 2010 by lmharnisch

       Grim Sleeper photo No. 149 has quite a bit of detail. The picture apparently shows Frenchie’s Patio Soul Food, which was located 8101 S. Western Ave. (323) 753-2614. The only mention in The Times is a 1998 … Continue reading →

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Grim Sleeper No. 166

Posted on December 17, 2010 by lmharnisch

        Grim Sleeper No. 166 is wearing an ID badge reading “Ms. D. Johnson, N.A.” If I had to guess, I would say this was taken professionally and is some sort of graduation picture, and I would … Continue reading →

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Movieland Christmas Mystery Photo

Posted on December 17, 2010 by lmharnisch

Photograph by Bill Murphy/Los Angeles Times Here’s a mystery fellow with a mystery pet!

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Grim Sleeper Nos. 4 and 52

Posted on December 17, 2010 by lmharnisch

    I also got to wondering if No. 4 and No. 52 were the same woman. ALSO Grim Sleeper Nos. 48-49Grim Sleeper Nos. 51-53.Grim Sleeper Nos. 56-57Grim Sleeper Nos. 59 and 81Grim Sleeper Nos. 75-78, labretsGrim Sleeper Nos. 75 … Continue reading →

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Grim Sleeper Nos. 51-53

Posted on December 17, 2010 by lmharnisch

    Here are three more photos that seem to belong together, Nos. 51-53. Perhaps the women will be more recognizable in context with one another. ALSO Grim Sleeper Nos. 4 and 52Grim Sleeper Nos. 48-49Grim Sleeper Nos. 56-57Grim Sleeper … Continue reading →

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