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Note: Some newspapers shown are of significant events upon which future movies and/or plays were based.
Movies, Film & Theater
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.
Premiers of Brokeback Mountain & King Kong...
Item #701557
December 14, 2005
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 14, 2005
* King Kong Movie Premier
* Brokeback Mountain - 1 week ad and review
* Golden Globe Nominations
A terrific issue on the premiere of both "Brokeback Mountain" and "King Kong". "Brokeback Mountain" includes a nice review with corresponding photos, along with an ad. "King Kong" incudes a "first day" ... See More
Review & premiere of "The Matrix", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #701556
March 31, 1999
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 31, 1999 (sections 1 and F totaling 42 pages)
* Best "The Matrix" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Science fiction action - Keanu Reeves
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Matrix" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainme... See More
The 1965 Obie Awards: The Village Voice's own...
Item #701505
May 26, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, May 27, 1965
* The Obie Awards
* Robert Duvall
* James Earl Jones
As most might be aware "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. It introduced free-form, high-spirited, and passionate journalism into the public discourse a tradition it maintained throughout its 60+ yea... See More
Opening ad for the movie "Exorcist" (1973)..
Item #701493
December 27, 1973
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Dec. 27, 1973
* "The Exorcist" opening day movie ad
* Supernatural horror film - exorcism
Page 57 has a 9 x 7 inch advertisement: "The Exorcist" for it's World premiere opening in New York City. Being a weekly publication, this is actually the opening day ad for this film.
It is worth noting that "The Village Voice" was ... See More
Edgar Allan Poe Parents Theatre Ad In 1806...
Item #701490
November 24, 1806
BOSTON GAZETTE, Nov. 24, 1806
* Edgar Allan Poe's father & mother theater ads
* Eliza Arnold Hopkins Poe & David Poe Jr.
The top of page 3 under "Boston Theatre" is a notice for the performance of "IRON CHEST", with Mr. Poe as "Armstrong" and Mrs. Poe as "Barbara" re. the parents of Edgar Allan Poe.
Complete with 4 pages, minor spin... See More
The Grateful Dead comes East for the 2nd time...
Item #701487
December 21, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 21, 1967
* Grateful Dead - 2nd New York City visit
* Village Theater performance advertisement
* Jerry Garcia - Bob Weir - Ron "Pigpen" McKernan
* Andy Warhol pop-up book release party w/ photos
Page 28 has a small but very early advertisement for "The Grateful Dead of San Francisco" which performed two nights at the... See More
World premiere of "Friday the 13th" (1980) slasher film...
Item #701435
May 19, 1980
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, May 19, 1980
* "Friday the 13th" opening review
* 2nd week movie advertisement
* American slasher cult classic film
* Lengthy article on Meir Kahane
Page 50 has a somewhat brief review of the movie "Friday the 13th" which opened the previous week. Page 57 has the iconic 5 x 3 inch (not including the locations underneath) advertisement: &qu... See More
1969 Anti-Vietnam War & Led Zeppelin II Ads...
Item #701346
October 16, 1969
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 16, 1969
* Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam
* March on Washington D.C. advertisements
* Massive demonstration - teach-in
* Led Zeppelin II album release & "The Who" concert
Page 19 has a full page advertisement for the Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam.
Page 36 has a nice ad for the release of "... See More
Actor River Phoenix death in a L.A. paper...
Item #701280
November 01, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 1, 1993
* Actor River Phoenix death
* Explorers - Stand by Me
* Hollywood movies - films
The front page has a one column heading: "River Phoenix Collapses, Dies; Actor War 23" with photo. (see images) First report coverage continues inside. Great to have the capital of the entertainment industry and the city where he died.
Complete with all sections (80+... See More
Theatrical ad includes Edgar Allan Poe's mother...
Item #701269
September 06, 1806
BOSTON GAZETTE, Sept. 6 1806
* Edgar Allan Poe's mother theater ad
A curious literary item here as the top of page 3 has an advertisement for the "Boston Theatre" for the performance of: "SECRETS WORTH KNOWING", a theatrical performance, with one of the principal characters being "Mrs. Poe" as Rose Sydney. (see image) She was the mother of Edgar Allan Poe.
... See More
Dallas newspaper on the shooting of Oswald...
Item #701223
November 25, 1963
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Dallas, Texas, Nov. 25, 1963
* Best Lee Harvey Oswald assassination issue to be had
* JFK John F. Kennedy murder - Jack Ruby
Terrific and most unusual issue, as the entire front page--save for the banner headline: "Night Club Man Kills Oswald -- John F. Kennedy's Body Borne to Capitol" --is taken up with a huge photo showing Jack Ruby thrus... See More
1968 The Beatles: Yellow Submarine opening day ad...
Item #701214
November 14, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 14, 1968
* "The Beatles: Yellow Submarine" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Animated musical fantasy comedy film
Page 48 has a nice advertisement for the opening day of "The Beatles: Yellow Submarine" film (see images) Being a weekly publication, these ads are for the opening day. I suspect... See More
19880 Stars Wars & The Shining movies opening day...
Item #701212
May 26, 1980
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, May 26, 1980
* The Empire Strikes Back - Star Wars: Episode V
* Opening week film review and movie advertisement
* "The Shining" opening week advertisement
* Jack Nicholson psychological horror
* Third week for "Friday the 13th" ad
Page 48 has a nice advertisement for the opening of "Star Wars, The Empire S... See More
1967 "The Graduate" opening week movie review..
Item #701211
December 28, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 28, 1967
* "The Graduate" opening week movie review
* Romantic comedy drama film - Dustin Hoffman
Page 33 has a review under the heading: "Films"; The Graduate" This film made it's premiere in New York City the same week. I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no rea... See More
Premiere of "Top Gun", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #701139
May 11, 1986
CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles, California, May 11, 1986
* Best "Top Gun" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day (5 days prior) movie premiere
* Military action drama film - Tom Cruise
A nice issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Top Gun" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment indust... See More
Death of Jack Benny...
Item #701132
December 27, 1974
HERALD EXAMINER, Los Angeles, December 27, 1974
* Jack Benny death
* American entertainer
The banner headline announces the death of one of the more famous actor/comedians of the day: "JACK BENNY DIES" with: "Comedian Victim of Stomach Cancer" A front page photo of him as well. Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry.
I... See More
Andy Warhol, Up-Tight notice
Item #701100
January 27, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 10, 1966
* Andy Warhol, Up-Tight notice
* First Warhol-Velvet Underground collaboration
* First performance with Nico - factory scene
Page 22 has a 5 1/2 x 3 3/4 inch advertisement for a "ANDY WARHOL, UP-TIGHT" at the Film-makers' Cinematheque theater. (see image) I suspect this to be a
... See More
The Grateful Dead comes East for the 2nd time...
Item #701087
August 31, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 31, 1967
* The Doors - Jim Morrison counterculture rock band
* Village Theater performance advertisement
* Peter Max - American artist - psychedelic pop art
Page 18 has a early advertisement for "THE DOORS" which performed at the Village Theater in Greenwich Village. (see image)
source: DOORS: The Doors play an early 8:00 p.m.... See More
World premiere ad for "Planet of the Apes"...
Item #701067
February 08, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Feb. 8, 1968
* Planet of the Apes World premiere advertisement
* Science fiction film - movie - Charlton Heston
* The Jimi Hendrix Experience performance & album ads
Page 42 has a iconic 7 x 6 inch illustrated advertisement for: "Planet of the Apes" for it's World premiere at the Capital Theater in Manhattan. wikipedia notes: Planet of the Ape... See More
Charlie Chaplin's "Modern Times" opening day ad.......
Item #701051
February 19, 1936
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Feb. 19, 1936
* Charlie Chaplin's "Modern Times"
* Opening Day in Detroit, Michigan (eve)
* Movie - film debut advertisement & review
Page 8 has a 9 x 4 inch advertisement for the opening day showing of Charlie Chaplin's "Modern Times", a silent comedy film, in Detroit, Michigan.
The top of the same page has a heading: "Chaplin&... See More
Anti-Vietnam War march on Washington D.C...
Item #700979
November 20, 1969
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 20, 1969
* Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam
* March on Washington D.C.
* Massive demonstration - teach-in
The front page has a heading: "A Half Million March For an Audience of One" with 3 related photos. (see images) First report coverage on the March on Washington D.C. to End the War in Vietnam. I suspect this to b... See More
1968 Frank Zappa & The Mothers of Invention...
Item #700793
January 11, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Jan.11, 1968
* American musician - guitarist Frank Zappa
* "The Mothers of Invention" rock band
* Sally Kempton editorial with photo
The front page has a heading: "Zappa & the Mothers: Ugly Can Be Beautiful" with lead-in: "Anti-Idols" and photo showing Zappa with his wife. (see images) I suspect this to be an... See More
American premiere ad for "Dr. No"... James Bond...
Item #700784
May 30, 1963
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, May 30, 1963
* "Dr. No" - 1st James Bond movie- film
* Opening day (America) premiere
* Actor Sean Connery - Ian Fleming
The bottom of page 11 has a 3 1/2 x 3 inch advertisement for the American premiere of: "Dr. No" This ad is for that very first showing of this iconic film in New York City. I suspect this to be an extremely rare item becau... See More
Edgar Allan Poe Parents Theatre Ad In 1806...
Item #700726
November 17, 1806
BOSTON GAZETTE, Nov. 17, 1806
* Edgar Allan Poe's father & mother theater ads
* Eliza Arnold Hopkins Poe & David Poe Jr.
The top of page 3 under "Boston Theatre" is a notice for two performances of "VENICE PERSERVED" & "MAID OF THE OAKS", with Mr. Poe as "Bedemar" and Mrs. Poe as "Maria" re. the parents of Edgar Allan P... See More
American premiere ad for "Pink Floyd - The Wall"...
Item #700722
August 06, 1982
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York (weekly), Aug. 6, 1982
* Best "Pink Floyd - The Wall" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Live-action/animated musical drama film
Page 44 has a full page advertisement for: "Pink Floyd - The Wall" for it's American premiere at the Ziegfeld Theater in Manhattan.
This ad is for that very first showing of t... See More
1969 be-in at Central Park ad... Nat Hentoff column...
Item #700674
April 04, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, April 4, 1968
* Columnist Nat Hentoff - NYC police
* Be-in at Central Park advertisement
* Protest to End the War in Vietnam
* Date Martin Luther King jr. was killed
Page 11 has a column by columnist Nat Hentoff titled: "Keeping the Cops From Riotijng"
Page 29 has a 9 1/2 x 6 inch advertisement for a Anti-Vietnam War be-in at She... See More
Rare movie prop newspaper from 1942...
Item #700547
January 01, 1942
THE LEIGHTON TATTLER, "Published by and For the Students of Leighton" (no city nor state)
* Very rare movie prop issue
* "Blondie Goes to College"
* Larry Parks as "Rusty Bryant"
We've all seen newspapers used as props in movies, typically with a headline relating to the plot of the movie. Obviously created exclusively for the production of the movie... See More
Theatrical ad includes Edgar Allan Poe's mother...
Item #700528
December 08, 1806
BOSTON GAZETTE, Dec. 8 1806
* Edgar Allan Poe's mother theater ad
A curious literary item here as the top of page 3 has an advertisement for the "Boston Theatre" for the performance of: "QUAKER", a theatrical performance, with one of the principal characters being "Mrs. Poe" as Gillian. (see image) She was the mother of Edgar Allan Poe.
News of the day and ... See More
Opening ad for the movie "The Terminator" (1984)..
Item #700522
October 30, 1984
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 30, 1984
* "The Terminator" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Arnold Schwarzenegger - science-fiction
Page 70 has a iconic 9 x 4 1/2 inch advertisement (not including the locations underneath): "THE TERMINATOR" for it's opening in New York City. Being a weekly publication, this is actually th... See More
The History of Post-Soul Culture...
Item #700441
March 17, 1992
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, March 17, 1992
* Great Post-Soul Chronology
* Multi-page article by Nelson George
Taking the entirety of the front page is the illustrated cover: "THE COMPLETE HISTORY OF POST-SOUL CULTURE BY NELSON GEORGE", which points to the multi-page article by him. Many additional photos and a lengthy chronology are also present. Nic... See More
Rare advertisements for the antiwar march on Washington D.C...
Item #700439
November 13, 1969
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 13, 1969
* Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam
* March on Washington D.C. advertisements
* Massive demonstration - teach-in
Page 29 has a full page advertisement for the Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam. Page 31 has a similar advertisement for this massive demonstration.
The Village Voice was an American counterculture newsp... See More
Actress Madge Meredith arrested for kidnapping...
Item #700431
July 03, 1947
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 3, 1947
* American film actress Madge Meredith
* Arrested for kidnapping her manager
The back page has a photo showing Madge Meredith at the Sheriff's office in Los Angeles after her arrest for an alleged kidnapping.
Page 3 has a one column heading: "Actress Gives Up For Quiz In Kidnapping Case" (see images)
Complete with 36 pages, light toning a... See More
World premiere ad for "Midnight Cowboy"...
Item #700421
May 29, 1969
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York (weekly), May 29, 1969
* "Midnight Cowboy" World premiere advertisement
* Academy Awards winning drama movie - film review
* Actors Dustin Hoffman and Jon Voight
Page 49 has a full page advertisement for: "Midnight Cowboy" for it's World premiere at the Coronet Theater in Manhattan. wikipedia notes: The film opened at ... See More
1940 color comics...
Item #700366
March 24, 1939
MINNEAPOLIS SUNDAY TRIBUNE (Sunday Comic Section only), March 24, 1940
* Popeye (Thimble Theatre)
* Pinocchio & Flash Gordon
* 16 pages of color comics
Offered is the Sunday Comics section which includes Popeye, Little Orphan Annie, Blondie, among many more.
Sixteen pages, minor spine wear, generally nice.
Premiere of "Up in Smoke"... Cheech & Chong...
Item #700313
September 25, 1978
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 25, 1978
* Premiere opening of "Up in Smoke"
* Cheech & Chong counterculture movie
* Stoner comedy film - cult classic
Page 73 has a iconic advertisement for: "Up in Smoke" for it's opening in New York City. Being a weekly publication, this is actually the opening day ad for this film. Nice to have this in a... See More
Opening review for the movie "Star Wars" (1977)..
Item #700304
June 13, 1977
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, June 13, 1977
* Star Wars - Episode IV - A New Hope
* George Lucas - epic space opera film
* American film critic Molly Haskell review
* Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker
* Early movie advertisement
The top of the front page has a action photo of Luke Skywalker with heading: "Star Wars; Review by Molly Haskell"
Pages 40 & 41 has the opening review... See More
World premiere of "Close Encounters of the Third Kind"...
Item #700265
November 21, 1977
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Nov. 21, 1977
* "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" movie
* Opening day - World premiere advertisement
* Science fiction film - Steven Spielberg - Richard Dreyfuss
Page 45 has a iconic 10 x 6 1/2 inch advertisement: "Close Encounters of the Third Kind" for it's opening in New York City. Being a weekly publication, this is actually the o... See More
Opening day ad for the movie "Superman" (1978)..
Item #700228
December 18, 1978
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Dec. 18, 1978
* "Superman" advertisement
* Opening Day movie premiere
* Actor Christopher Reeves
* Superhero film - 1st installment
Page 69 has a 10 x 9 1/2 inch advertisement (not including the locations underneath): "SUPERMAN" for it's opening in New York City. Being a weekly publication, this is actually the opening day ad for this ... See More
Review & premiere of "The Crow", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #700187
May 11, 1994
CALENDAR SECTION ONLY of the Los Angeles Times, May 11, 1994
* Best "The Crow" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Supernatural superhero film
* Actor Brandon Lee
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Crow" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment... See More
HAIR (the musical) - Rare Pre-Broadway Ad... "Village Voice"...
Item #700124
October 19, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, October 19, 1967
* A extremely rare ad for the Broadway Hit - "HAIR" - prior to making it to Broadway
* The Public Theater - Greenwich, in the Village's own iconic newspaper
Prior to making it to Broadway and becoming one of the most famous musicals to hit the stage, the musical "Hair" appeared off-Broadway at The Publi... See More
1872 burial of Horace Greeley.....
Item #700091
December 13, 1872
THE NEW YORK HERALD, Dec. 13, 1872
* Edwin Forrest death
* Shakespearean actor
* William Macready rival
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "EDWIN FORREST" with subheads. (see images) Text takes up over 2 full columns.
Complete with all 12 pages, nice condition.... See More
Review & premiere of "The Parent Trap", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #699924
July 29, 1998
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 29, 1998
* Best "The Parent Trap" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Family comedy film - Lindsay Lohan
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Parent Trap" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area'... See More
1966 Timothy Leary 3 psychedelic celebrations...
Item #699836
September 15, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Sept. 15, 1966
* Dr. Timothy Leary - American psychologist
* Three LSD psychedelic drugs celebrations
* Greenwich Village Theater advertisement
* Lysergic acid diethylamide - lysergide
A great issue of this famous counter-culture newspaper as page 21 features an advertisement for tickets to: "In Person, Dr. Timothy Leary, A Series Of Three Psychedel... See More
Death of Bruce Lee... martial artist...
Item #699751
July 21, 1973
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 21, 1973
* Actor Bruce Lee death (1st report)
* Hong Kong-American martial artist
* Jeet Kune Do martial art founder
The top of page 28 has a one column heading: "Bruce Lee, 32, Star Of Kung-Fu Movies" (see images) I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete with 48 pages, minor margin ... See More
Simon Frith's early review of Elvis Costello... Mel Brooks going crazy?
Item #699711
December 26, 1977
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, December 26, 1977 The front page has: "Elvis Costello: Pleased to Aim", which shows the introduction to a review by the world renowned music critic Simon Frith, and includes a small image of Costello. The text of the review is found on page 55 and includes an additional photo.
The front page also includes: "Mel Brooks: Aim to Please", which d... See More
1903 Iroquois Theatte fire... Chicago...
Item #699619
December 31, 1903
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Dec. 31, 1093
* Iroquois Theatre fire - Chicago (1st report)
* Deadliest in United States history
The top of the front page has a banner headline: "GREATER AND GREATER GROWS THE ESTIMATED LOSS OF LIFE" with subhead. (see images) Nice for display. Lengthy text. This was the deadliest single-building fire in U.S. history with over 600 deaths. (see) Su... See More
Death of actress Carole Lombard...
Item #699602
January 17, 1942
MARION EVENING POST, Illinois, Jan. 17, 1942
* Actress Carole Lombard death
* Airplane crash disaster (1st report)
The top of the front page has a 2 column headline announcing: "Carole Lombard and 21 Others Believed Dead in Plane Crash" with over a full column article.
Complete with 4 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, generally nice.... See More
Actress Greta Garbo returns in 1938 w/ photo...
Item #699572
October 08, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 8, 1938
* Swedish-American actress Greta Garbro
* Returns to New York from European trip
The back page has a two column photo showing Actress Greta Garbo aboard the ocean liner MS Kungsholm. Also a one column heading: "Garbo Back; Refuses To Discuss Own Life" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with 34 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.... See More
Actor John Barrymore death in 1942...
Item #699556
May 30, 1942
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 30, 1942
* John Barrymore death (1st report)
* Stage & Hollywood movie actor
The front page has a five column heading: "John Barrymore, Veteran Actor, Dies" with subhead. Related photos are on page 14. light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice.
Complete with all 26 ... See More
Maurice Bennett "Lefty" Flynn... Yale football...
Item #699546
January 14, 1913
EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, Jan. 14, 1913
* Maurice Bennett "Lefty" Flynn
* Yale football punter & film actor
* Quits football to get married to chorus girl
The front page has a two column photo headed: "FOOTBALL STAR IS LOST TO YALE BY WEDDING OF FLYNN AND CHORUS GIRL" with subhead. (see images) Surprisingly this issue is in good condition being from the "wo... See More
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