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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons, June 25, 1944

Posted on June 25, 2014 by lmharnisch

June 25, 1944 HOLLYWOOD, JUNE 24 —  A studious appearing quiet young man is gray eyed Alexander Knox, who, out of hundreds of applicants, was chosen by Darryl Zanuck to play “Wilson.” From the Milwaukee Sentinel.

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‘Laura’ — The Making of a Film Noir Classic, Part 7

Posted on June 24, 2014 by lmharnisch

In case you just tuned in, I am using Louella Parson’s May 15, 1944, item on Rouben Mamoulian being replaced as the director of “Laura” to take a detour into the making of the film. We have looked at the … Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Looking at Hollywood by Hedda Hopper, June 24, 1944

Posted on June 24, 2014 by lmharnisch

June 24, 1944 I rarely run Hedda Hopper, but since Beachgal said Hedda would have never fallen for Warners’ publicity on Dennis Morgan, here she is, leading her column with… guess who. Hedda Hopper says: Dennis Morgan has come up … Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Dorothy Manners, June 24, 1944

Posted on June 24, 2014 by lmharnisch

June 24, 1944 Dorothy Manners, filling in for her boss Louella Parsons, says: HOLLYWOOD, JUNE 23 —  A sudden shuffle in the casting of “Experiment Perilous” brings out some interesting news. George Brent will play the hero role opposite Hedy … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo ( Updated + + + + )

Posted on June 23, 2014 by lmharnisch

This is “City for Conquest,” produced by James Cagney’s brother William.  Directed by Anatole Litvak, with cinematography by Sol Polito and James Wong Howe.  

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: Richard Kline, Physical Instructor to the Stars

Posted on June 23, 2014 by lmharnisch

  “Body Building With Bar Bells and Dumbbells” by Richard Kline, listed on EBay as Buy It Now for $29.99. Long before the advent of personal trainers, workout gyms, weight lifting and cross-training, some movie stars worked out to get … Continue reading →

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‘Chinatown’ and That Nose-Slitting Scene

Posted on June 21, 2014 by lmharnisch

One of the most famous scenes in “Chinatown,” which is celebrating its 40th anniversary, occurs when Jake Gittes (Jack Nicholson) has his nose slit by director Roman Polanski. What many people don’t realize is that something like this actually occurred … Continue reading →

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

Posted on June 20, 2014 by lmharnisch

June 20, 1944 HOLLYWOOD, JUNE 19 — Seein’ is believin’ as the saying goes, and the other day I saw figures of the actual breakdown on the Warners fan mail. Lo and behold, leading all the others was Dennis Morgan. … Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Life Magazine, June 19, 1944

Posted on June 19, 2014 by lmharnisch

June 19, 1944 Gen. Eisenhower is the cover story in this week’s Life magazine. Life covers the D-day invasion…. And the Hollywood feature is the artwork of director Jean Negulesco. Courtesy of Google Books.

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

Posted on June 19, 2014 by lmharnisch

June 19, 1944 HOLLYWOOD, June 18 — (INS) Bing Crosby gets his way — meaning an “unknown” plays the title role in “The Great John L.” Greg McClure is the lucky gent. He’s a 26-year-old Irishman, built like an “ad” … Continue reading →

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Too Modern Times

Posted on June 18, 2014 by lmharnisch

It is really sad when a certain hometown newspaper makes this sort of mistake, especially in a section that covers films. Not only is this famous horizontal photo run as a vertical; it’s also flopped.  

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons, June 18, 1944

Posted on June 18, 2014 by lmharnisch

June 18, 1944 HOLLYWOOD, June 17 – On June 21, Leo the Lion will have roared for 20 years, carrying many glamorous and popular stars to fame. When I came to Hollywood 19 years ago, this company was making itself … Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons, June 17, 1944

Posted on June 17, 2014 by lmharnisch

June 17, 1944 HOLLYWOOD, June 16 — My old friend Ralph Wheelright, whom I have known since he was in the MGM publicity department and before that, when he was one of the Los Angeles Examiner’s star reporters, takes another … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on June 16, 2014 by lmharnisch

This is “Shield for Murder,” requested by Julie Merholz, who says that she watched some of the filming when she was a student at Beverly Hills High (scene of the swimming pool sequence). Thanks, Julie!  

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: Preston Duncan Shoots for Artistry

Posted on June 16, 2014 by lmharnisch

Buddy Rogers, photographed by Preston Duncan. Motion picture still photography grew rapidly from the early teens through the mid-1920s, becoming the main publicity staple of Hollywood film studios. Begun merely as a record for film scenes, shot by camera operators … Continue reading →

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Black Dahlia: Gloria Swanson Photo Inscribed to Mark Hansen on EBay

Posted on June 13, 2014 by lmharnisch

Here’s another item that is tangentially related to the Black Dahlia case: A photograph of Gloria Swanson inscribed to Florentine Gardens business manager Mark Hansen. Hansen was a small-time operator of movie theaters and news accounts of the Black Dahlia … Continue reading →

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U.S. Troops Report Nazi Atrocities During Invasion, June 13, 1944

Posted on June 13, 2014 by lmharnisch

June 13, 1944 The Times reports the death of pilot Maj. Joseph D.R. Shaffer, 26, of Long Beach, who received the Silver Star and the  Distinguished Service Cross for shooting down a Nazi bomber near Reykjavik — the first German … Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip By Louella Parsons, June 13, 1944

Posted on June 13, 2014 by lmharnisch

June 13, 1944 HOLLYWOOD, June 12 — There isn’t a chance of MGM making the same mistake with 14-year-old Jane Powell they made with Deanna Durbin. Deanna slipped through their fingers and then made “Three Smart Girls” for Charles Rogers … Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Life Magazine, June 12, 1944

Posted on June 12, 2014 by lmharnisch

June 12, 1944 Life’s cover photo shows 500-pound bombs falling on an oil refinery in Leghorn, Italy. Where does Al Capp get ideas for his characters? Would you believe Veronica Lake? A feature on Humphrey Bogart says that while filming … Continue reading →

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

Posted on June 12, 2014 by lmharnisch

June 12, 1944 HOLLYWOOD, June 11 — Right out of New York comes word Jack Warner has added “The Two Mrs. Carrolls” to his list of New York plays. Jack, who has spent money unstintingly for New York hits, is … Continue reading →

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