Tag Archives: hollywood

When Hollywood Tries to Get It Right

Posted on July 5, 2013 by lmharnisch

July 5, 1983: Calendar writer Judith Michaelson has a most enjoyable story about De Forest Research, founded in 1952 by Kellam de Forest and located on the Paramount lot in Hollywood. At that time, the company had seven researchers, 16,000 … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo — Newsboy Cap Edition X (Updated + +)

Posted on July 1, 2013 by lmharnisch

I can hear you saying “But we just did newsboy caps!” I know. I popped the DVD into the player and voila! There he was. What else could I do? How to Wear a Hat — Newsboy Cap Edition How … Continue reading →

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights — ‘The Diamond From the Sky’ Shines Light on Marketing

Posted on July 1, 2013 by lmharnisch

“Like a Diamond From the Sky,” by Leo Bennett and Leo Wood, courtesy of Mary Mallory. Thanks to “What Happened to Mary?” (Edison, 1912), “The Adventures of Kathlyn” (Selig, 1913) and “The Perils of Pauline” (Eclectic/Pathé, 1914), serials skyrocketed in … Continue reading →

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: Silent Film Festivals, Then And Now

Posted on June 27, 2013 by lmharnisch

  Northern California plays host to two wonderful silent film festivals in the next few weeks, the Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum’s Bronco Billy Silent Film Festival, and the San Francisco Silent Film Festival. Both celebrate the art of silent … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo — Newsboy Cap Edition IX (Updated ++++)

Posted on June 24, 2013 by lmharnisch

The opening credits for our mystery film have … newsboy caps! How to Wear a Hat — Newsboy Cap Edition How to Wear a Hat — ‘Grapes of Wrath’ Edition Movieland Mystery Photo — Newsboy Cap Edition I Movieland Mystery … Continue reading →

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights — Ivan Mosjoukine, the Man With the Piercing Eyes

Posted on June 24, 2013 by lmharnisch

Ivan Mosjoukine, courtesy of Mary Mallory. Not as well known as other silent film stars like Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pickford, Buster Keaton or Rudolph Valentino, the recently rediscovered Russian motion picture actor Ivan Mosjoukine ranks among the greats for his … Continue reading →

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The Death of Ted Healy — Part 15

Posted on June 21, 2013 by lmharnisch

Dec. 28, 1937: Betty Braun Healy meets with Dist. Atty. Buron Fitts over her allegations about the death of Ted Healy. At the conclusion of the conference, she agreed that Healy had died of natural causes. (Los Angeles Examiner, Dec. … Continue reading →

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The Death of Ted Healy — Part 13

Posted on June 19, 2013 by lmharnisch

Dec. 24. 1937: Betty Braun Healy disputes the autopsy results in the death of Ted Healy. In case you just tuned in, we are nearing the end of a long journey that began in April, when I stumbled across a … Continue reading →

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The Death of Ted Healy — Part 12

Posted on June 18, 2013 by lmharnisch

Dec. 23, 1937: Ted Healy’s funeral, as reported in the Daily News. In case you just tuned in, we are nearing the end of a long journey that began in April, when I stumbled across a Wikipedia entry claiming that … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated ++++ )

Posted on June 17, 2013 by lmharnisch

Here’s Monday’s mystery photo.

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Movieland Mystery Photo – DTLA Edition (Updated +)

Posted on June 14, 2013 by lmharnisch

What is the mystery downtown Los Angeles landmark in this mystery film? Update: OK… Everybody (nearly) has recognized this building. It’s a landmark. Now… What is the movie? C’mon silent film fans!

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated +)

Posted on June 10, 2013 by lmharnisch

Dewey Webb,  one of the L.A. Daily Mirror regulars, wrote the other day about TCM’s intro to its late-night shows. Dewey was saying that he only recently realized that these are clipped from other movies and not original footage. So … Continue reading →

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: John Decker – Painter to the Stars

Posted on June 10, 2013 by lmharnisch

Chester Conklin by John Decker, courtesy of Mary Mallory. “To sing, to laugh, to dream, to walk in my own way and be alone…” A recording of John Decker’s voice recited this phrase and the other words of Edmund Rostand’s … Continue reading →

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Pan-Pacific Auditorium — Hollywood Magic

Posted on June 8, 2013 by lmharnisch

I was watching “Johnny Eager” the other night and spotted this. Did they actually use the Pan-Pacific Auditorium?

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Watch TCM for Our Friends

Posted on June 7, 2013 by lmharnisch

Hey look who’s on TCM in “TCM Fanatic: Film Noir!” It’s Joan Renner…. Mary Mallory! Karie Bible! Watch for it!

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A Note on Music for Silent Films

Posted on May 28, 2013 by lmharnisch

A Blackhawk film in all its low-tech glory is for sale on EBay with bids starting at $9.99. Note the lack of a ZIP Code in the address, which would peg the film as dating from the 1950s or early … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated +++)

Posted on May 27, 2013 by lmharnisch

Here’s our mystery chap for Monday!

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: Hollywood’s Little Country Church – Emblem of Bygone Days

Posted on May 27, 2013 by lmharnisch

Throughout its history, the city of Hollywood has seen much come and go in the name of “progress.” Instead of remodeling and reusing a historic structure, as is done in Europe or the East Coast, most builders simply tear down … Continue reading →

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Harold Lloyd on Location: Santa Fe Station

Posted on May 25, 2013 by lmharnisch

John Bengston emailed the other day to mention his research on Harold Lloyd’s filming locations in conjunction with the recent Lloyd festival on TCM. John pointed out that “Safety Last” and “Cops” used the same alley. I DVR’d just about … Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo — EBay Edition

Posted on May 24, 2013 by lmharnisch

An EBay vendor has posted this “mystery photo”  and is looking for help in identifying a certain “sexy, leggy” actress. Notice the code at the lower right: 1451-118. I’m sure Daily Mirror readers can help out our vendor, who thinks … Continue reading →

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