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

Posted on August 13, 2025 by lmharnisch

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

Posted on August 12, 2025 by lmharnisch

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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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on August 11, 2025 by lmharnisch

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

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L.A. Welcomes Harbor Freeway Extension With Four-Block Traffic Jam

Posted on August 8, 2025 by lmharnisch

August 8, 1953: If you build it, they will drive. New extension of Harbor Freeway results in four-block traffic jam. And a Marine deserter is killed by a liquor store owner during an attempted robbery. Continue reading →

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

Posted on August 8, 2025 by lmharnisch

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

Posted on August 7, 2025 by lmharnisch

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

Posted on August 7, 2025 by lmharnisch

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

Posted on August 6, 2025 by lmharnisch

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

Posted on August 5, 2025 by lmharnisch

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 + + + +)

Posted on August 4, 2025 by lmharnisch

For Monday, we have some mysterious guests. Continue reading →

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: Roy D’Arcy: The Man With the Devilish Grin

Posted on August 4, 2025 by lmharnisch

Mary Mallory profiles Roy D’Arcy, a famous actor of the silent era whose career declined to B pictures. He eventually he became a real estate agent. Continue reading →

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

Posted on August 1, 2025 by lmharnisch

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

Posted on July 31, 2025 by lmharnisch

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

Posted on July 31, 2025 by lmharnisch

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

Posted on July 30, 2025 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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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on July 28, 2025 by lmharnisch

For Monday, we have our mysterious leading lady, as see from the back. Continue reading →

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: Norvell, Astrologer to the Stars

Posted on July 28, 2025 by lmharnisch

Mary Mallory writes about astrologer to the stars Anthony Norvell. Continue reading →

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Mary Mallory / Hollywood Heights: At the Plaza, History Repeats Itself

Posted on July 24, 2025 by lmharnisch

Mary Mallory looks at the way history repeats itself at the downtown Plaza, a longtime gathering place, and a hub of protests and free speech. Continue reading →

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1944 in Print — Hollywood News and Gossip by Louella Parsons, July 23, 1944

Posted on July 23, 2025 by lmharnisch

Louella Parsons dishes Tinseltown secrets, July 23, 1944. Continue reading →

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Movieland Mystery Photo (Updated + + + +)

Posted on July 21, 2025 by lmharnisch

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

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