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1944 in Music — Oscar Levant and Leonard Bernstein at the Hollywood Bowl, August 22, 1944

August 22, 1944: The Times encourages readers to save copies of the paper for reuse in the war effort. Let’s hear it for recycling! Continue reading

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons, August 21, 1944

August 21, 1944: Another columnist’s snide take on Hollywood. Meet Danton Walker. 20th wants to borrow Kathryn Grayson for “State Fair,” Louella Parsons says. Leo: Make an effort to “Hi Neighbor” associates. Continue reading

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1944 in Print — Life Magazine, August 21, 1944

August 21, 1944: Life magazine has Alfred Eisenstaedt’s photo essay on European immigrants arriving in America. Continue reading

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons, August 20, 1944

August 20, 1944: Hedy Lamarr hates the word “beautiful,” Louella Parsons writes. “History of Rome” and “I Never Left Home” top the bestsellers list. Continue reading

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons, August 19, 1944

August 19, 1944: Joyce Reynolds, seen in “Janie,” will play the shrewish daughter in “Mildred Pierce,” Louella Parsons says. Leo: Stars offer fine scope for your talents and ability. Continue reading

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August 18, 1944: Times reporter killed covering war

August 18, 1944: L.A. Times reporter Tom Treanor is killed covering World War II. This is his last story. Continue reading

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons, August 15, 1944

August 15, 1944: Clark Gable tells Louella Parsons that he saw so much death and suffering overseas that he may never make another movie unless it’s “off the beaten path.” Horoscope for Leo: Vibrations are favorable … your keyword is POWER. Continue reading

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

August 14, 1944: Louella Parsons says she’s never seen Joan Fontaine so happy. Horoscope for Leo: Planetary rays beneficent. Continue reading

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons, August 13, 1944

August 13, 1944: Michael Curtiz is one of the few people in the world allowed to address Louella Parsons as “Lolly.” Continue reading

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August 12, 1944, in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons

August 12, 1944: Laird Cregar had a change of heart after going on eight weeks suspension, Louella Parsons says. Horoscope for Leo: Much depends upon your disposition, cheery manner. Continue reading

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons, Aug. 8, 1944.

August 8, 1944: Clark Gable has never looked more handsome than he does with a little gray in his hair. Clark says he’s interested in doing the biopic “Lucky Baldwin,” Louella Parsons says. Horoscope: : Cheerful outlook for ambitious, venturesome Leo. Continue reading

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons, Aug. 7, 1944

August 7, 1944: Gail Patrick says the honeymoon is over now that she has to go back to work on “Brewster’s Millions,” Louella Parsons says. Horoscope for Leo: Some a.m. benefic influences, that’s about all today. Continue reading

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1944 in Print — Life Magazine, Aug. 7, 1944

August 7, 1944: Geraldine Fitzgerald is the cover photo as Life features the rarely seen movie “Wilson.” Life also reports on the unsuccessful bomb plot to kill Hitler. Continue reading

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons, Aug. 6, 1944

August 6, 1944: Jennifer Jones is a strange, restrained, shy girl, Louella Parsons says. Continue reading

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons, Aug. 5, 1944

August 5, 1944: Veronica Lake might not get cast in ‘Duel in the Sun’ as she’s starring in Miss Susie Slagle’s at RKO, Louella Parsons says. If your birthday is today: Things may appear a little difficult. Continue reading

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

For Monday, we have some mysterious guests. Continue reading

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons, Aug. 1, 1944

August 1, 1944: Clark Gable is up for the biopic ‘The Life of Lucky Baldwin,’ says Louella Parsons. Horoscope for Leo: Similar indications for you as for Cancer now. Extra care advised in plans, arrangements for important projects. You can enjoy a useful day. Continue reading

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1944 in Print — Walter Winchell and Louella Parsons, July 31, 1944

July 31, 1944: Walter Winchell has the latest on Otto Preminger’s hit film ‘Laura,’ while Louella Parsons dishes on Mary Pickford. If today is your birthday, If you keep emotions sensibly controlled you need not fear difficult spots today may produce. Chin up, be enthusiastic. You’ll shine as you usually do. Continue reading

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1944 in Print — Life Magazine, July 31, 1944

July 31, 1944: President Roosevelt is nominated for a fourth term, and Life magazine has the story. Continue reading

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons, July 30, 1944

July 30, 1944: Louella Parsons profiles two new glamour girls at MGM: June Allyson and Gloria de Haven. Continue reading

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