Category Archives: World War II

Nazis Prepare for Invasion of Europe, May 14, 1944

Posted on May 14, 2014 by lmharnisch

May 14, 1944 The invasion of Europe is less than a month away. Even the Germans admit it. On the jump: Movies in production: “Farewell, My Lovely,” “The House of Fear” and “A Stranger in Our Midst.” Best Sellers: “The … Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons, May 14, 1944

Posted on May 14, 2014 by lmharnisch

May 14, 1944 Joe E. Brown pioneered entertainment in Alaska and the South Pacific, and only Don Barclay beat him to China. Bill Gargan, who was with Paulette Goddard in China, says the name Barclay is known to every serviceman … Continue reading →

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The ‘Greatest Generation’ — What Causes ‘Sissies,’ May 8, 1944

Posted on May 8, 2014 by lmharnisch

May 8, 1944 Many factors contribute to the “sissification” of youth: White flour, not getting your teeth cleaned,  sugar, being a sports fan instead of a player, riding in a vehicle, smoking and drinking, and wearing too much clothing. From … Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Life Magazine, May 1, 1944

Posted on May 1, 2014 by lmharnisch

Navy Lt. Harold Vita shows young Richard Kovacks how to shoot down an enemy plane in this week’s cover story. May 1, 1944 Life magazine looks at the travails of George Yamamoto, who keeps getting running out of town because … Continue reading →

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A Salute to Forgotten Heroism, April 30, 1944

Posted on April 30, 2014 by lmharnisch

April 30, 1944 Here’s a story of forgotten heroism. I stumbled across it in the Miami News while digging out a Sidney Skolsky column. Lt. Newell Putnam Wyman waves off rescuers trying to save him and the crew of his … Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Hollywood by Sidney Skolsky, April 30, 1944

Posted on April 30, 2014 by lmharnisch

Note: This is the last of the Sidney Skolsky columns for a while. There are no online issues of the Miami News for May 1944, so that’s it until June. What do you think of Skolsky? Is he a keeper? … Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Hollywood Gossip by Louella Parsons, April 30, 1944

Posted on April 30, 2014 by lmharnisch

April 30, 1944 The U.S. loses 63 bombers and 14 fighters in a daylight raid on Berlin. The Nazis lost 88 aircraft. Meanwhile, the RAF made its 16th consecutive nighttime raid on Germany. Louella Parsons interviews Irving Cummings, who received … Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Hollywood by Sidney Skolsky, April 29, 1944

Posted on April 29, 2014 by lmharnisch

April 29, 1944 HOLLYWOOD, April 29 — Irene Dunne is the latest actress to be offered the lead in “Olympia,” but she is waiting until she can read the script … Brenda Marshall doesn’t want to do “Something for the … Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Life Magazine, April 24, 1944

Posted on April 24, 2014 by lmharnisch

April 24, 1944 The 18th birthday of England’s Princess Elizabeth is the cover story in this week’s Life magazine. An early member of Bob Dobbs’ Church of the Subgenius! There’s an editorial on “Negro rights” and a feature on California … Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Hollywood by Sidney Skolsky, April 24, 1944

Posted on April 24, 2014 by lmharnisch

April 24, 1944 HOLLYWOOD, April 24 — A funny play could be written about the Hungarian scenario writers in Hollywood. Every time I pick up a trade paper I read where a Ladislaus has sold a story to a studio. … Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Hollywood by Sidney Skolsky, April 23, 1944

Posted on April 23, 2014 by lmharnisch

April 23, 1944 Errol Flynn and Peggy Maley are a thing … Judy Garland and Vincent Minnelli are dinner companions … In his next Andy Hardy picture, Mickey Rooney will go for a glamorazon and Dorothy Ford is being considered … Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Hollywood by Sidney Skolsky, April 22, 1944

Posted on April 22, 2014 by lmharnisch

April 22, 1944 HOLLYWOOD, April 22 — Col. Frank Capra’s “The Negro Soldier” had its premiere at the theater in the Ambassador Hotel this week and was highly lauded by all who attended. Brig. Gen. Benjamin O. Davis, highest ranking … Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Hollywood by Sidney Skolsky, April 18, 1944

Posted on April 18, 2014 by lmharnisch

April 18, 1944 Hedy Lamarr is having the picture “Diamond Rock” prepared for her at Metro while she is busy making “The Conspirators.” Grad Sears is telling friends that United Artists will acquire “The Voice of the Turtle,” with Leland … Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Life Magazine, April 17, 1944

Posted on April 17, 2014 by lmharnisch

April 17, 1944 Esther Williams is the cover girl in this week’s issue of Life magazine with a feature on “Bathing Beauty.” And what happened to all that WPA artwork? It was sold as junk. Courtesy of Google Books.

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1944 in Print — Life Magazine, April 10, 1944

Posted on April 10, 2014 by lmharnisch

April 10, 1944 Life’s cover story is Air Chief Marshal Arthur T. Harris, who backed the theory of mass bombing. The movie of the weeks is “Buffalo Bill,” starring Joel McCrea. Life visits the home “in the majestic setting of … Continue reading →

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Children Pray for Safety of Dad Lost in Pacific

Posted on April 4, 2014 by lmharnisch

  April 4, 1944 The original caption reads:  Mrs. Edward Healy and her eight children kneel in St. Mary’s church, Des Plaines, Iowa, to pray for the safety of their husband and father, an aerial gunner reported missing in the … Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Life Magazine, April 3, 1944

Posted on April 3, 2014 by lmharnisch

April 3, 1944 A dog is this week’s cover photo for a story which says that city dogs are just as healthy and happy as country dogs. The movie feature story is child star Margaret O’Brien. Courtesy of Google Books.

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1944 in Print — Life Magazine, March 27, 1944

Posted on March 27, 2014 by lmharnisch

March 27, 1944: Landing craft 220 transports troops to an Italian beach, while LCI 226 lands troops in New Guinea and New Britain, the subject of a profile by John Hersey. Universal movie studios photographer Ray Jones gives a lesson … Continue reading →

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World War II on the Radio — Eric Sevareid Reports From Italy, March 26, 1944

Posted on March 26, 2014 by lmharnisch

March 26, 1944 It’s Sunday in 1944: — Eric Sevareid reports from Naples on fighting in Italy on CBS’ “World News Today.” Courtesy of Archive.org. — Winston Church speaks on the BBC. Courtesy of Archive.org.

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1944 in Print — Walter Winchell on Broadway, March 25, 1955

Posted on March 25, 2014 by lmharnisch

March 25, 1944 A Broadwayite in Italy Mel Diamond files this report from Italy: Ernie Pyle was with us for about six weeks and a simpler and more unpretentious celebrity I have never known. In fact, if you didn’t happen … Continue reading →

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