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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on October 12, 2026 by lmharnisch

For Monday, we have a mysterious fellow. His mystery companion has been cropped out due to lack of mysteriousness and will appear later in the week. Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on October 5, 2026 by lmharnisch

For Monday, we have a mystery fellow at work in his laboratory. Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on September 28, 2026 by lmharnisch

For Monday, we have a masked man conducting a weird ceremony. Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on September 21, 2026 by lmharnisch

This week’s mystery movie was the 1943 Columbia film What a Woman, with Rosalind Russell, Brian Aherne, Willard Parker, Alan Dinehart, Edward Fielding, Ann Savage, Norma Varden, Douglas Wood and Grady Sutton.

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on September 14, 2026 by lmharnisch

For Monday, we have a mysterious switchboard operator and an enigmatic caller. Continue reading →

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September 12, 1944: Wife Stabs Venice Man to Death

Posted on September 12, 2026 by lmharnisch

September 12, 1944: September 12, 1944: Charles Holdren, 45, lived at 1515 Trolleyway, Venice, with his wife, Ellen, and daughters from a previous marriage. He worked as a fish cutter and after Charles and Ellen had spent Sunday drinking heavily, he decided to go to bed. Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on September 7, 2026 by lmharnisch

For Monday, we have our leading man. This will make more sense later in the week. Continue reading →

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August 31, 1947: Herbert Kline Shoots ‘Palestine’s First Feature Film Drama’

Posted on August 31, 2026 by lmharnisch

August 31, 1947: A little more than a year ago Herbert Kline and Meyer Levin decided Palestine would be headline news for some time to come and would furnish excellent material for an exciting film. Their film was released as “Beit Avi” (“My Father’s House.”) Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on August 31, 2026 by lmharnisch

For Monday, we have a mysterious piano player. Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons, August 26, 1944

Posted on August 26, 2026 by lmharnisch

August 26, 1944: William Bendix repays a loan from his father-in-law by setting up a hardware store for him, Louella Parsons says. Virgo: Put today in your happy medium column. Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on August 24, 2026 by lmharnisch

For Monday, we have a mysterious fellow. Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons, Aug. 22, 1944

Posted on August 22, 2026 by lmharnisch

August 22, 1944: “Citizen Tom Paine” will be a story of the Revolution, but won’t go into his religious beliefs nor his tendency toward atheism, Louella Parsons says. Leo: The sort of day on which your talents should shine. Continue reading →

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Black L.A. 1947: Heavyweight Fighter George Godfrey, ‘The Black Shadow of Leiperville,’ Dies at 50

Posted on August 21, 2026 by lmharnisch

August 21, 1947: George Godfrey, a fighter known as the Black Shadow of Leiperville, dies in poverty in Los Angeles at the age of 50. Continue reading →

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

Posted on August 19, 2026 by lmharnisch

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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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on August 17, 2026 by lmharnisch

For Monday, we have a mysterious woman. Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on August 10, 2026 by lmharnisch

For Monday, we have a mysterious guest who appears to be confused by the surroundings. Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on August 3, 2026 by lmharnisch

For Monday, we have a mysterious fellow! Continue reading →

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

Posted on July 30, 2026 by lmharnisch

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

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July 27, 1947: Chinese Author Visits Dr. George Hodel

Posted on July 27, 2026 by lmharnisch

July 27, 1947: Chinese author Helena Kuo visits Dr. George Hodel. Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on July 27, 2026 by lmharnisch

For Monday, we have a mysterious guest! Continue reading →

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