Category Archives: Photography

Found on EBay – American National Bank Building

Posted on September 30, 2010 by lmharnisch

The American National Bank Building, left, at Second Street and Broadway is among the buildings featured in a souvenir booklet listed on EBay. Other downtown buildings shown in the booklet include the Farmers & Merchants National Bank Building, the Grosse … Continue reading →

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Found on EBay – Norman Chandler

Posted on September 29, 2010 by lmharnisch

This portrait of Times Publisher Norman Chandler is part of an album of photographs that has been listed on EBay. Other subjects include Francis Cardinal McIntyre, Will Rogers and Mayor Norris Poulson. Bidding starts at $9.99.

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Quote of the Day

Posted on September 28, 2010 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo “I never saw a Chicago policeman that would not take some money.” — James B. McNamara, shown at Folsom Prison with Tom Mooney in 1939.   

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Movieland Mystery Photo

Posted on September 25, 2010 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo  Just a reminder on how this works: I post the mystery photo on Monday and reveal the answer on Friday … or on Saturday if I have a hard time picking only five pictures; sometimes … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Hollywood, Mystery Photo, Photography | 23 Comments

Grace Bradley – Photo Album

Posted on September 24, 2010 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo Los Angeles Times file photo When you read our obit on Grace Bradley Boyd, you might have remembered that she was a mystery guest in July 2009. Here are some more pictures of her. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Hollywood, Mystery Photo, Photography | 1 Comment

Movieland Mystery Photo — Updated

Posted on September 20, 2010 by lmharnisch

           Los Angeles Times file photo  Here’s our mystery fellow with two mystery companions! [Update, Sept. 20, 2010: I usually start a new mystery guest on Monday, but I wanted to run one more photo of our weekend mystery chap, … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Hollywood, Mystery Photo, Photography | 7 Comments

Movieland Mystery Photo — Updated

Posted on September 17, 2010 by lmharnisch

           Los Angeles Times file photo  Here’s this week’s mystery fellow with a (not) mysterious companion. Update: I've been completely occupied with an upcoming story about the 1910 Times bombing so I haven't had a chance to post the names … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Hollywood, Mystery Photo, Photography | 62 Comments

Coming Attractions — Archives Bazaar, Oct. 23

Posted on September 12, 2010 by lmharnisch

Two women and a car near Eagle Rock, left, from the California Historical Society collection; Los Angeles County citrus exhibit in Toronto, 1927, from the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce collection. The fifth annual Archives Bazaar will be held … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo

Posted on September 11, 2010 by lmharnisch

           Los Angeles Times file photo  May 11, 1930: Caricature of Will Rogers by Jean Negulesco.   Update: Our mystery guest is film director and artist Jean Negulesco. The above photo was released in 1949 to publicize his nomination for … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Hollywood, Mystery Photo, Photography | 28 Comments

Kodachrome – 1922

Posted on September 8, 2010 by lmharnisch

The Kodak company has posted this clip of an early Kodachrome test. I can only imagine what the ASA was on the film. I would guess it was fairly slow and took lots of light.

Posted in Film, Photography | 8 Comments

Movieland Mystery Photo — Update

Posted on September 5, 2010 by lmharnisch

           Los Angeles Times file photo  July 10, 1954: Rites are conducted for Joel Watnick, who died after being struck by our mystery guest, actress Lynne Baggett, in a hit-and-run accident at Waring and Orlando avenues.  Waring and Orlando … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Hollywood, Mystery Photo, Photography | 31 Comments

Jimmie Fidler in Hollywood, Aug. 31, 1940

Posted on August 31, 2010 by lmharnisch

Aug. 31, 1940: Paulette Goddard, who couldn't afford the loss, dropped seven pounds during her "Second Chorus" dances with Fred Astaire, Jimmie Fidler says.  And Hedda Hopper (I know you have been missing her!) says Orson Welles filmed every scene … Continue reading →

Posted in Columnists, Film, Hollywood, Photography | 1 Comment

Movieland Mystery Photo

Posted on August 30, 2010 by lmharnisch

   Los Angeles Times file photo Photograph by George Lacks / Los Angeles Mirror  OK, here’s another picture of our mystery woman. And yes, the photo is from the Mirror files. Update: On the jump, the identity of our mystery … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo

Posted on August 27, 2010 by lmharnisch

          Los Angeles Times file photo    Just a reminder on how this works: I post the mystery photo on Monday and reveal the answer on Friday … or on Saturday if I have a hard time picking only … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Hollywood, Mystery Photo, Photography | 71 Comments

Found on EBay – Theda Bara’s ‘Salome’

Posted on August 22, 2010 by lmharnisch

This still from Theda Bara’s lost film “Salome” has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $9.99.

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Movieland Mystery Photo

Posted on August 22, 2010 by lmharnisch

   Los Angeles Times file photo Los Angeles Times file photo Here’s our mystery guest with a mystery companion! Here’s our weekend mystery guest. I like to keep things more informal on the weekends so I’ll post all the comments … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Hollywood, Mystery Photo, Photography | 6 Comments

Movieland Mystery Photo

Posted on August 20, 2010 by lmharnisch

         Los Angeles Times file photo    Just a reminder on how this works: I post the mystery photo on Monday and reveal the answer on Friday … or on Saturday if I have a hard time picking only … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Hollywood, Mystery Photo, Photography | 18 Comments

On Assignment

Posted on August 17, 2010 by lmharnisch

Los Angeles Times file photo Clarence Darrow addresses the jury during his 1912 trial in Los Angeles on charges of attempting to bribe jurors while defending the McNamara brothers in the 1910 bombing of The Times. [Update: This photo was … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo

Posted on August 15, 2010 by lmharnisch

   Los Angeles Times file photo Los Angeles Times file photo Here’s our weekend mystery guest. I like to keep things more informal on the weekends so I’ll post all the comments as they come in rather than waiting. This … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Hollywood, Mystery Photo, Photography | 7 Comments

Movieland Mystery Photo

Posted on August 13, 2010 by lmharnisch

        Los Angeles Times file photo  Look what I found! Think this photo was ever published in The Times? Not! Cover thyself, mystery guest!   Just a reminder on how this works: I post the mystery photo on Monday … Continue reading →

Posted in Film, Hollywood, Mystery Photo, Photography | 21 Comments