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1944 on the Radio — ‘Ellery Queen’ and ‘Kraft Music Hall,” Jan. 13, 1944

Posted on January 13, 2014 by lmharnisch

Jan. 13, 1944 It’s Thursday in 1944, and today we have: — “Forgery and Murder” on “Challenge of the Yukon.”  Courtesy of Archive.org. — “The Adventure of the Mischief-Maker” on “Ellery Queen, Master Detective.” Courtesy of Archive.org. — ‘Kraft Music … Continue reading →

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: ‘The Key to Hollywood’ Promotes Tourism

Posted on January 13, 2014 by lmharnisch

Sightseeing has long been the lifeblood of Hollywood and Los Angeles. Long before Gray Line Tours or even any of its poorer knockoffs came along, companies offered sightseeing around these areas, particularly those neighborhoods where movie stars or celebrities were … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo — Guest Edition

Posted on January 9, 2014 by lmharnisch

Christina Rice, photo archivist at the Los Angeles Public Library, sends along another unidentified photo. She’s hoping someone in the brain trust will recognize these folks.

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Movieland Mystery Photo — Guest Edition

Posted on January 8, 2014 by lmharnisch

Christina Rice, photo archivist at the Los Angeles Public Library, is looking for help with this undated, unidentified photograph, so I said I would ask the brain trust. Although the image is part of the library’s collection, it is for … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + +)

Posted on January 6, 2014 by lmharnisch

For Monday, we have a mystery woman.

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1944 on the Radio — ‘Abbott and Costello,’ Jan. 6, 1944

Posted on January 6, 2014 by lmharnisch

Jan. 6, 1944: Here’s “Revenge in the Yukon,” a 15-minute episode of “Challenge of the Yukon,” from WXYZ in Detroit.  As far as I can tell, this show was not broadcast in Los Angeles at the time, but it fills … Continue reading →

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights — “ ‘Nice People’ Wear Mallory Hats”

Posted on January 6, 2014 by lmharnisch

Mallory hats, courtesy of Mary Mallory. Not many companies in the United States can claim over 100 years in business, especially clothing manufacturers, who must deal with so many unique variables, and in particular, constantly changing styles. Two purveyors of … Continue reading →

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Movieland Non-Mystery Photo

Posted on January 5, 2014 by lmharnisch

Look who showed up in “Stage Mother” the other day on TCM!

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Coming Attractions — Mark A. Vieira on Hollywood Photographer George Hurrell

Posted on January 4, 2014 by lmharnisch

I had the great good fortune of spending several hours Saturday with Mark A. Vieira, a regular commenter on the mystery photos and author of several books, including the current release “George Hurrell’s Hollywood.” I will post more about our … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo

Posted on January 3, 2014 by lmharnisch

And here’s a mystery chap for Friday, courtesy of writer Christopher McPherson.

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Movieland Mystery Photo

Posted on January 2, 2014 by lmharnisch

And for Tuesday, a mystery woman, courtesy of writer Christopher McPherson.

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Movieland Mystery Photo

Posted on January 1, 2014 by lmharnisch

And here’s our first mystery photo of the new year, courtesy of writer Christopher McPherson.

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated)

Posted on December 31, 2013 by lmharnisch

And for the last mystery photo of 2013, we have this New Year’s Eve mystery woman. Yes, it’s Gloria Swanson. And why would there be a photo of Gloria Swanson on New Year’s Eve? To reference this scene, set on … Continue reading →

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Stories of the Year — 1943

Posted on December 31, 2013 by lmharnisch

Happy New Year’s Eve 1943 from the pen of Ernie Bushmiller! Dec. 31, 1943: The Times lists the top stories of 1943. For Los Angeles, that included Zoot Suit Riots (June 7), the 48-hour work week (July 21) and Frank … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo

Posted on December 30, 2013 by lmharnisch

Here’s Monday’s mystery chap, courtesy of writer Christopher McPherson.

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Time for That ‘Other’ Christmas Movie

Posted on December 24, 2013 by lmharnisch

Martians kidnap Santa Claus in the heartwarming Christmas favorite “Santa Claus Conquers the Martians.”   OK, everybody has had their yearly fix of “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Time for *my* traditional Christmas favorite: “Santa Claus Conquers the Martians.” Via Hulu. … Continue reading →

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L.A. Daily Mirror Retro Shopping Guide — Last Minute Edition

Posted on December 24, 2013 by lmharnisch

The Santa Claus newsboy cap, available for $32 here. It’s Christmas Eve! Are you still wondering about a last-minute present? It may be too late to get a Santa Claus newsboy cap, but here’s a gift that lasts all year, … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on December 23, 2013 by lmharnisch

Our mystery movie is indeed “City Streets,” directed by Rouben Mamoulian, with cinematography by Lee Garmes, which is quite a remarkable film. As far as I can tell, it’s not in commercial release (except in a Region 2 version in … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo

Posted on December 20, 2013 by lmharnisch

And for Friday, a mystery guitarist, courtesy of writer Christopher McPherson.

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Movieland Mystery Photo

Posted on December 19, 2013 by lmharnisch

And here’s a mystery woman for Thursday, courtesy of writer Christopher McPherson.

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