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Note: Some newspapers shown are of significant events upon which future movies and/or plays were based.
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Actors, actresses, Hollywood, Broadway, and more...<br />
The listings below are just a sampling of newspaper reporting regarding film and theater. If you don't find your favorite person or event, use our search engine to search for them by name.<br />
Note: Some newspapers shown are of significant events upon which future movies and/or plays were based.
Ada Lois Sipuel vs. Supreme Court ruling...
Item #590469
January 13, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 13, 1948
* Ada Lois Sipuel - Supreme Court ruling (1st report)
* Sipuel v. Board of Regents of University of Oklahoma
* Law school for African Americans
This 52 page newspaper has a two column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Supreme Court Orders Oklahoma to Admit a Negro to Law School". Text continues on the back page (p. 52) with a one c... See More
Babe Ruth critically ill...
Item #589701
April 09, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 9, 1942
* Babe Ruth near death?
* New York Yankees
This 40 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 21: "Babe Ruth Critically Ill on Coast, Shows Gain in Pneumonia Jacket", "Rushed to Hollywood Hospital After Long Chills, He Responds to Pulmonary Aid--Doctor Delays the Diagnosis". See photos for text here. Not much was found on thi... See More
1938 Sonja Henie... Figure skating star...
Item #589552
January 28, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 28, 1938
* Sonja Henie - Norwegian figure skater
* Hollywood Ice Review (Revue)
This 42 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 24: "Norway's Minister to U.S. Sees Sonja Henie's Revue at Garden" and "Skater Charms Another Crowd of 17,000....." with related photo. Coverage on Sonja Henie's Hollywood Ice Rev... See More
Dick Button performs 1st triple jump in figure skating...
Item #589372
February 22, 1952
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, February 22, 1952
* Dick Button performs 1st triple jump in figure skating
* Elizabeth Taylor gets married
This 34 page newspaper has two column headlines in the sport's section (page 25): "Button First '48 Olympic Titlist to Repeat Victory", "Harvard Student Walks Away With Figure Skating Crown...". This was when the very first triple jump... See More
Hermann Oberth... early rockets...
Item #588463
January 24, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 24, 1931
* Hermann Oberth
* Early rockets - rocketry
* Space travel - Moon
This 36 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 3: "Movie Shows Flight to Moon by Rocket; Scientists Plan World Group to Realize It"
Interesting text here which takes up about a 1/3 column.
This issue contains other news of the day throughout. It is a rag edition... See More
Three 1890 color political prints...
Item #586996
September 13, 1890
JUDGE magazine, New York, Sept. 13, 1890
* Color political prints
Judge magazine was founded in 1881 by a group of artists, headed by James Albert Wales, who left the staff of the popular comic weekly Puck. The magazine featured bold satire and good political drawing with chromolithographic front and back covers and center spread.
After a strong start, the magazine found itself strugg... See More
Battle of Guadalcanal ends in 1943...
Item #586845
February 09, 1943
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Massachusetts, February 9, 1943
* Battle of Guadalcanal ends
* Solomon Islands campaign
* World War II
This 8 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "Enemy Resistance On Guadalcanal Ended, Knox Says" with subheads. Coverage on the final capture of the island of Guadalcanal in the Solomons chain.
Other news,... See More
Actor Tom Mix killed in auto accident...
Item #585898
October 13, 1940
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, October 13, 1940
* Western actor Tom Mix killed
* Arizona car accident (1st report)
This 50+ page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page: "Tom Mix Dies as Auto Turns Over in Crash". 1st report coverage on the death of famous Western movie actor, Tom Mix.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light brow... See More
Loretta Young... The Solomons...
Item #585293
May 02, 1943
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS - PARADE, Detroit, Michigan, May 2, 1950 The front of this issue contains a photo of Loretta Young with an accompanying inside story "The Story of Loretta Young - Her 25 Years on the Screen Span Two Eras of Hollywood History" and additional photos.
Also included is an article "Sketch Book in the Solomons - armed only with pencil stubs, artist Howard B... See More
Luckiest cats... Hollywood's 'beefcakes'...
Item #585290
July 30, 1950
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS - PARADE, Detroit, Michigan, July 30, 1950 The front of this issue contains a photo of three cats with an inside article entitled "Are These the World's Luckiest Cats?" These cats all had large inheritances willed to them.
Also included is an article "They call it... Beefcake!" which includes many photos of Hollywood's handsome actors inc... See More
Primo Carnera vs. Tommy Lougran...
Item #585171
March 02, 1934
THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS, Burlington, Vermont, March 2, 1934
* Primo Carnera vs. Tommy Loughran
* Heavyweight boxing title fight
This 16 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 4 that include: "Carnera, 270, Outpoints Tommy Loughran, 184, In Fifteen Round Bout" and more with round per round coverage. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning, ... See More
Sarah Bedrnhardt NYC debut in 1880....
Item #585161
November 09, 1880
THE CLEVELAND LEADER, Ohio, November 9, 1880
* Sarah Bernhardt New York City debut
* Famous French stage actress
This 8 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "BERNHARDT'S DEBUT", "The Great Theatrical Event in New York", "Her Appearance Greeted by an Audience of 4,000 People" and more. Text takes up about 1 1/2 columns. 1st... See More
The death of actress Lily Langtry...
Item #585149
February 12, 1929
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, February 12, 1929
* Lily Langtry death
* British actress "Jersey Lily"
This 46 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "LILY LANGTRY, BEAUTY, DEAD", "Famous for Her Friendship With King Edward VII When He Was Prince of Wales" with photos. This is a 1srt report coverage on the death of famous Brit... See More
Zane Grey death...
Item #584900
October 24, 1939
THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Topeka, Kansas, October 24, 1939
* Zane Grey death
* American Author
This 14 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the back page: "Zane Grey, Beloved Western Author, Dies From Heart Attack".
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. A little spine wear, otherwise good condition.
wikipedia notes: Zane Grey was kn... See More
Elizabeth Taylor...
Item #584845
February 02, 1958
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS - PARADE, Detroit, Michigan, February 2, 1958 The front of this issue contains a photo of Elizabeth Taylor and her husband, Mike Todd, and children with an accompanying article entitled "Mike and Liz: After one year of marriage". Additional stories and advertisements are within.
This is complete in 40 pages and is in very nice condition.... See More
Jack Palance...
Item #584834
January 02, 1955
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS - PARADE, Detroit, Michigan, January 2, 1955 The front of this issue contains a photo of Jack Palance with an accompanying article entitled "Women Love Hollywood's Tough Guys" which includes additional photos of other actors. Additional stories and advertisements are within.
This is complete in 16 pages with several small binding holes along the top ed... See More
Esther Williams...
Item #584829
December 18, 1949
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS - PARADE, Detroit, Michigan, December 18, 1949 The front of this issue contains a photo of Esther Williams, not wearing her usual swimming suit, but rather in winter-wear and with ice skates as she was promoting a new movie "Duchess of Idaho". Additional stories and advertisements are within.
This is complete in 24 pages with several small binding holes al... See More
Death of Al Jolson death...
Item #584637
October 24, 1950
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, October 24, 1950
* Al Jolson death (1st report)
* "The Jazz Singer" fame
* Singer - comedian actor
This 8 page newspaper has a one column heading on page 5: "Al Jolson Dies On West Coast".
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. A little margin wear and tear, otherwise good condition.
wikipedia notes: Al Jolson... See More
War Admiral... The Preakness...
Item #583839
May 15, 1937
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, Albany, New York, May 15, 1937
* War Admiral - horse racing
* Preakness Stakes win (2nd of 3 wins)
* Triple crown winner
This 24 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Muddy Track May Handicap War Admiral in Preakness" and more. This would be the 2nd of 3 historic wins for the famed horse.
Other news, sports and advertisem... See More
Great on the re-election of Abraham Lincoln...
Item #583644
November 12, 1864
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, Nov. 12, 1864 As noted in the masthead this was the: "Gazette of The Regular & Volunteer Forces" and as such is replete with military news of all sorts. The ftpg. is entirely taken up with: "The Campaign In Georgia" and: "The Campaign In Virginia" giving the latest reports on battle events.
Other reports inside are headed:... See More
Rudy Vallee weds Fay Webb...
Item #583252
July 09, 1931
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, July 9, 1931
* Rudy Vallee weds
* Fay Webb
This 20 page newspaper has a one column headlines on the front page: "RUDY VALLEE WEDS FILM ACTRESS", "News of Idol's Marriage to Daughter of Police Chief Brings 10,000 Messages" with photo.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Minor margin wear, otherwise good condition.... See More
Battle of Guadalcanal in 1942...
Item #583148
August 10, 1942
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, August 10, 1942
* Battle of Guadalcanal beginning
* Solomon Islands
This 10 page newspaper has a banner headline on the front page: "U. S. Forces Continue to Blast Solomon Islands" with subhead (see photos).
Other news of the day throughout which much on World war II. Light browning with minor margin wear, otherwise good condition.
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John Barrymore fistfight in 1928...
Item #583137
March 01, 1928
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, March 1, 1928
* Actor John Barrymore
* Myron Selznick
This 20 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "JOHN BARRYMORE IS FISTICUFF BATTLE" with subheads and small photo of Barrymore. This tells of a fistfight between Hollywood actor John Barrymore and film producer Myron Selznick. Nice for display.
Other news of th... See More
Battle of Guadalcanal...
Item #583119
August 14, 1942
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Springfield, Massachusetts, August 14, 1942
* Battle of Guadalcanal
* Solomon Islands
* World War II original
This 24 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "ALLIED BOMBERS POUND JAPANESE SHIPS TRYING TO REINFORCE SOLOMONS" with subheads (see images).
Other news of the day throughout which much on World War II as well as sports and... See More
Tom Mix & wonder horse "Tony"...
Item #582974
October 22, 1932
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, October 22, 1932
* Tom Mix, 1st Cowboy movie star
* Accident w/ horse "Tony"
This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "HORSE THROWS COWBOY ACTOR" with photo of Mix with "Tony" and caption: "Tony Falls, Crushes Tom Mix" See photos for text here.
Other news, sports and advertisements of ... See More
Mae West robbed by bandit...
Item #582968
October 13, 1932
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, October 13, 1932
* Mae West robbed of diamonds
* Hollywood actress, sex symbol
This 22 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Bandit Takes $19,500 Gems and Cash From Mae West" with related photo with caption: "Diamond Lil Robbed of Jewels"
See photos for text here.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Li... See More
1928 Madrid theater fire disaster...
Item #582938
September 24, 1928
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, September 24, 1928
* Novedades theater fire disaster
* Madrid, Spain (1st report)
This 18 page newspaper has a nice seven column headline on the front page: "300 KILLED IN THEATER PANIC" with subheads (see images). This tells of the Novedades theater fire disaster in Madrid, Spain.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light brow... See More
Sharon Tate murdered...
Item #582849
August 11, 1969
THE NEWS AND OBSERVER, Raleigh, North Carolina, August 11, 1969
* Sharon Tate - LaBianca murders
* Charles Manson & followers
This 28 page newspaper a six column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Second Suspect Sought in Hollywood Slayings" report continues on page two with related photo (see photos).
Other news of the day throughout including ... See More
Mob boss Albert Anastasia murdered...
Item #582694
October 25, 1957
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, October 25, 1957
* Mob boss Albert Anastasia murdered (1st report)
* Murder Inc. head
This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "Gunman Slay 'Executioner'" and "Anastasia Worked For Murder, Inc." This is the first report on the assassination of mob boss Albert Anastasia.
Other news and advertisem... See More
Eddie Rickenbacker found alive....
Item #581943
November 15, 1942
THE SUNDAY STAR NEWS, Wilmington, North Carolina, November 15, 1942
* Eddie Rickenbacker about to be found
* American World War I airplane fighter ace
* Adrift at sea for 24 days
This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "Famous Ace, Party Rescued By Navy Plane"; "Rickenbacker Saved After Three Weeks On Raft In The South Pacific"; a... See More
Elizabeth Taylor wins her 1st Oscar...
Item #581216
April 18, 1961
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, April 18, 1961
* Elizabeth Taylor wins her 1st Oscar
* Butterfield 8 - Academy Awards
This 10 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page: "Oscar Prizes No Surprise" with caption: "Dramatic Acceptance" which tells of the recent Academy Award presentation that featured Elizabet Taylor winning her very firs... See More
1962 Alcatraz Prison escape attempt...
Item #581212
June 13, 1962
THE PARSONS SUN, Parsons, Kansas, June 13, 1962
* Alcatraz Island Prison, San Francisco Bay
* Successful escape ?
* Clint Eastwood fame "Escape From Alcatraz"
This 16 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Search Widens For Escapees From Alcatraz" with smaller subheads (see images).
This tells of the escape of Frank Morris, John Anglin and Clare... See More
Birth of a Nation Opening Ad...
Item #580876
March 03, 1915
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 3, 1915
* Birth of a Nation - The Clansman
* David Llewelyn Wark Griffith
* Birth of a Nation - The Clansman
* David Llewelyn Wark Griffith
This 20 page newspaper has a back page ad for the controversial film: "Birth Of A Nation". This was the opening date in New York City and the film was being shown at the Liberty Theater. The movie, directed by D.W. Griffith, involved 18,000 people and is desc
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1st Masters Tournament...
Item #580831
March 22, 1934
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, March 22, 1934
* Lilyan Tashman death - Jewish actress
* 1st Masters Tournament
* 1st day of play - Augusta, Georgia
This 20 page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page that include: "Lilyan Tashman Dies as First Starring Film Stirs Broadway" and more with nice photo of Tashman (see photos).
Also a great banner headline on the front ... See More
Belgium surrenders to Nazis...
Item #580805
May 28, 1940
THE NEWS, Frederick, May 28, 1940
* Belgium surrenders to Germany
* King Leopold III
This 10 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page:
"Belgium Surrenders; Leopold Called Traitor; Allied Army Facing Disaster" with subheads and related photo. Tells of the formal surrender of the country of Belgium to the Germans during World War II. Nice issue for display.
Ot... See More
Cowboy actor Tom Mix...
Item #580371
November 03, 1930
MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, November 3, 1930
* Tom Mix - Cowboy actor
* Western movies fame
This 20 page newspaper has a one column photo of Tom Mix with heading: "Cowboy Ill".
Other news of the day. Light browning with a little margin wear and chipping, irregular at the spine, otherwise good condition.
wikipedia notes: Thomas Edwin "Tom" Mix (born... See More
Glen Cinema disaster, Scotland...
Item #580334
December 31, 1929
MEMPHIS EVENING APPEAL, Memphis, Tennessee, December 31, 1929
* Glen Cinema disaster
* Paisley, Scotland
* Early same day, 1st report
This 16 page newspaper has a nice six column headline on the front page: "SCORES OF CHILDREN AMONG 72 DEAD IN THEATER FIRE PANIC" with subheads. Nice to have this report on the front page and very unusual for such a nice headline here as well. Nic... See More
Knute Rockne sidelined as coach... World Series...
Item #580196
October 11, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 11, 1929 This 64 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 39: "Rockne Ill at Home as Notre Dame Team Leaves for Navy; Has Nebraska as Guest". Was this the beginning of his leg problem which lead to him coaching his final year in a wheel chair ?
Also a interesting advertisement on page 37 for the movie: "They Had To See Paris" which w... See More
The death of actor John Barrymore...
Item #579952
May 31, 1942
THE SUNDAY STAR-NEWS, Wilmington, North Carolina, May 31, 1942
* John Barrymore death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie actor
This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 7: "JOHN BARRYMORE DIES IN HOSPITAL" and "Famous Actor Succumbs At Age Of 60 Following 11-Day Illness" with a photo of Barrymore (see photos).
Other news of the day. Light browning with littl... See More
Item #579810
November 24, 1860
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, London, England, November 24, 1860 The front cover is entitled "Departure of the Prince of Wales from Portland, United States, for England". Within the issue is a fullpage "Sale at Calcutta of Valuable Government Presents and Lucknow Jewels"; doublepage "Grand Ball Given at the Academy of Music, New York, in Honour of His Royal Highness t... See More
Gen. George C. Marshall... "Goofy" plays hockey...
Item #579808
November 11, 1945
PARADE MAGAZINE (THE DETROIT FREE PRESS), Detroit, Michigan, November 11, 1945 The front colored cover features a photo of General George C. Marshall, General of the Army. Within the issue is an article about him with additional photos. "Ice Hockey a la Goofy" includes seven illustrations from Walt Disney's "Hockey Homicide. Additional articles "Sing Lay Dum - Victory Is ... See More
Joseph P. Kennedy death...
Item #579768
August 15, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, August 15, 1944
* Joseph P. Kennedy death
* World War II - WWII
This 28 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 18: "SON OF J. P. KENNEDY KILLED IN ACTION" "Navy Reports Loss of Flier in Plane Explosion in European Theatre" with photo of Kennedy.
Other news of the day throughout with much on World War II.
Thi... See More
Gerhard Zucker.... Rocket mail....
Item #579344
October 31, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 31, 1934
* Gerhard Zucker - German engineer
* Early rocket mail testing
This 40 page newspaper has a small one column heading on page 2:
"Rocket Transports Mail In a Test Near Trieste" which tells of Gerhard Zucker experimenting with rocket mail. See photo for brief text here.
Other news of the day throughout including period advertising. This rag ... See More
Hermann Oberth... early rockets...
Item #579122
February 09, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 9, 1930
* Hermann Oberth
* Early rockets - rocketry
* Space travel ? moon ?
This 60+ page newspaper has small one column headings on page E2 (inside): "'Moon Rocket' Stays Down", "Professor Oberth Halts Work When Movie Fund Gives Out".
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Minor spine wear, otherwise nice.
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Gertrude Ederle swims English Channel...
Item #578722
August 08, 1926
THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEE, August 7, 1926, August 8, 1926
* Gertrude Ederle
* 1st woman to swim English Channel
This 10 page newspaper has two headlines on the front page that include: ""Trudy" Gives Party; Yes, With Champagne" and more (see photos).
Other news of the day including period advertising. Usual browning, minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.
wikip... See More
Al Jolson's death in 1950....
Item #578497
October 27, 1950
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 27, 1950
* Al Jolson death report & funeral
* "The Jazz Singer" fame
This 54 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 30 that include: "THOUSANDS MOURN JOLSON ON COAST", "Jessel in Tribute at Temple in Hollywood Calls Singer Inspiration to U.S. Jewry". Nice to have in this famous NYC title. Other news of the day throughou... See More
Al Jolson's "Mammy" World preimiere....
Item #578413
March 25, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 25, 1930
* Al Jolson's "Mammy"
* World Premiere ad
* Blackface Minstrel
This 60 page newspaper has a nice 14 1/2 x 6 inch advertisement for the world premiere of Al Jolson's new movie "Mammy". See photos for this ad which is on page 35 and has three illustrations relating to his famous "blackface" appearance.
With this movi... See More
On the 1929 Founding of television...
Item #578219
August 20, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 20, 1929
* John Baird - father of television
* TV in it's infancy - inventions
This 56 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 5: "Television Transmits British Talking Film; Actor's Voice Is Clearer Than in Theatre".
Very significant reporting during the founding of television, an invention which would change not only the worlds of e... See More
Black Dahlia murders continue.......
Item #578100
May 13, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 13, 1947
* Black Dahlia murders
* Elizabeth Short
* Hollywood - Los Angeles CA
This 52 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 22: "MOTHER OF 3 SLAIN NEAR LOS ANGELES", "Murder of Fifth of Kind in the Area This Year--Man Is Held in Previous Case" which tells of more similar murders taking place in Los Angeles, California shortly after Eli... See More
Actress Judy Tyler killed... Elvis Presley co-star...
Item #578015
July 05, 1957
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, July 5, 1957
* Actress Judy Tyler car crash death
* Elvis Presley co-star
This 44 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 3: "Presley Weeps at News of Starlet's Auto death" with smaller subheads and small photo (see photos).
Tells of the death of Hollywood actress Judy Tyler. She was made famous for co-starring with Elvis Presley in the... See More
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