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The Times wrote very little about the Land of Moo nudist colony in Lancaster. All we know is that rancher Jack R. Majonnier was given a suspended sentence of $25 or 50 days in jail.   Joe Shaw gets out … Continue reading →

This 16-page brochure of men’s wear from 1911, issued by Mullen & Bluett, has been listed on EBay. Bidding starts at $38.95–a bit steep. But the images are worth a look.

Only in L.A. Last week it was John Keats telling everyone what was wrong with Los Angeles. He didn’t like the place at all. He described it as "a vast sprawling slum . . . an incredible clutter without political … Continue reading →

CONFIDENTIAL FILE Mash Notes and Comments "Dear Paul Coates, "I am writing to you– "(1) Because I received a beautiful portable typewriter for Christmas; "(2) I have written to all my relatives and friends who live more than five miles … Continue reading →

I I always enjoy looking at the souvenir photos from the Florentine Gardens, a huge nightclub on Hollywood Boulevard. Here’s one from 1944 listed on EBay. 

Here’s an outfit with lots of sequins from Bullocks Wilshire. Now listed on EBay. Buy it now for $149.99.

Keith has been an editor at The Times in news, sports and design since 1986. The Rams moved to St. Louis on his first day as assistant sports editor of the paper's Orange County edition. He grew up in Norwalk … Continue reading →

The leading Black Dahlia expert and a collaborator in the 1947project, Harnisch has been a copy editor at The Times since 1988. He has appeared on many TV shows discussing the Dahlia case, notably "James Ellroy's Feast of Death." Join … Continue reading →

"The Oviatt Building" http://mediaservices.myspace.com/services/media/embed.aspx/m=44714763,t=1,mt=video,searchID=,primarycolor=,secondarycolor= I was lucky enough to see the first showing on Saturday of "The Oviatt Building," Marc Chevalier and Seth Shulman’s tribute to the 1920s landmark on South Olive Street. "Oviatt" is first and last a labor … Continue reading →

Jan. 30, 1958Los Angeles Update: This was an entry I did in January for the 50th wedding anniversary of Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman. I’m reposting it after learning that Newman has died. Recognize these young movie stars? I read … Continue reading →

This postcard now listed on EBay is one of the many souvenirs from the Shriners’ 1907 national convention, which was held in Los Angeles. This gathering also generated pins, fans, postcards, plates, cups, goblets and items too numerous to mention, … Continue reading →

  Jimmy Johnston gives boxer Bob Pastor some tips for his upcoming bout against Slapsie Maxie Rosenbloom … Jack Oakie and his wife are headed for divorce … and the Angels — the Los Angeles Angels — win against the … Continue reading →

  Los Angeles Times file photo Some people have asked for another clew. Fair enough, how’s this? I thought I’d take a break from the obscure starlet genre. Who is he? (And in response to a frequent question, if nobody … Continue reading →

Los Angeles Times file photo Well, who is she? Joan Davis? Alas, no. Tempest Storm? I’m afraid not. Lucille Ball? Sorry, no. Hedy Lamarr? Alas, no. Susan Hayward? I’m afraid not. Paulette Goddard? Alas, no. Martha Vickers? I"m afraid not. … Continue reading →

This one’s a bit different. Who’s the artist? Update: If you are a faithful Daily Mirror reader, you will recall posts about this artist…. Joan Rivers? Interesting guess. Alas, no. Vincent Price? I’m afraid not. Red Skelton? Sorry, no. Henry … Continue reading →

Los Angeles Times file photo William Desmond Taylor? Alas, no. Harry Houdini? I’m afraid not. George Raft? Sadly, no. Tod Browning? Alas, no. Bud Abbott? Sorry, no. Jose Ferrer? Alas, no. Charles Butterworth? Sorry, no Erich von Stroheim? I’m afraid … Continue reading →