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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.
1934 Sapulpa, Oklahoma shootout...
Item #692310
February 04, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 4, 1934
* The Big Sapulpa Shootout of 1934 - Oklahoma
* Outlaw Aussie Elliott gunfight vs. police
The front page has a one column heading: "FOUR DIE IN BATTLE IN RAID ON BANDITS" with subheads. (see)
Complete 1st section only with all 34 pages, rag edition in great condition.
wikipedia notes: Despite the extensive manhunt by authorities, Elliott refus... See More
Dolly Sinatra killed in 1977....
Item #692304
January 07, 1977
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 7, 1977
* Iconic singer & Actor Frank Sinatra
* Dolly Sinatra killed in airplane crash
The front page has a banner headline: "Sinatra's Mother on Lost Jet" with subhead and related photo. (see) Great to have from the home of the entertainment industry, rare as such.
Complete with all sections (100+ pages), nice condition.
wikipedia notes: On Jan... See More
1981 "Escape from New York" opening day review...
Item #691872
July 10, 1981
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 10, 1981
* Escape from New York movie
* Opening day review
* Science fiction action film
* Kurt Russell - Snake Plissken
Page 17 has two reviews for the opening day showing in New York City for the movie: "Escape from New York" The headings read: "The Screen: 'Escape From New York'" & "At the Movies; Kurt Russel, from baseball ... See More
L.A. murderess Clara Phillips "Tiger Woman"....
Item #691840
July 15, 1922
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 15, 1922
* Clara 'Tiger Woman' Phillips
* Los Angeles murderess
* Alberta Meadows murder
* Love triangle ? husband
* "Hollywood’s first female psychopath"
The front page has a one column heading: "WIFE BRUTALLY SLAYS RIVAL IN CAVEMAN STYLE" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 20 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins,... See More
1874 Red River War...
Item #691818
August 30, 1874
NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 30, 1874
* Red River War
* John w. Davidson
* Native Americans - Indians
The top of page 9 has one column headings that include: "THE WICHITA AGENCY" "Davidson's Troops Fighting and Acting as Firemen" "A Gallant Charge Against a Hostile Band" "Four Civilians Butchered" and more. (see)
Other news of the day. Complete in 16 p... See More
Premiere ad of "Supergirl", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #691733
June 09, 1984
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 21, 1984
* Best "Supergirl" film advertisement
* Opening day movie premiere
* 4th of the superhero - Superman series
* Helen Slater and Faye Dunaway
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Supergirl" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the H... See More
James Stewart, Tony Curtis, Gloria DeHaven, Piper Laurie, Kirk Douglas, Rock Hudson in a newspaper for the movie industry...
Item #691679
December 10, 1954
MOTION PICTURE DAILY, New York, December 10, 1954 This end of the year edition contains 11 - 9 x 12 inch high gloss movie posters of Universal Studios pictures for 1955 staring big names like: James Stewart, Tony Curtis, Gloria DeHaven, Piper Laurie, Kirk Douglas, Rock Hudson and more. Additionally, the issue is packed with movie news of the day. Beautiful for display.
Twenty pages, 9 by 12... See More
Death of famed actress Marlene Dietrich...
Item #691604
May 07, 1992
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 7, 1992
* Marlene Dietrich death (1st report)
* German-American movie film actress
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the front page has a heading: "Marlene Dietrich, Classic Femme Fatale, Dies at 90" with subhead: "In Her Sultry Roles, she Brought a Worldly Sexuality & a Hint of Decadence to the Screen." A photo of her is included. ... See More
Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Timothy Leary - Fred McDarrah photography...
Item #691602
January 11, 1973
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 11, 1973
* Notable photos of Bob Dylan, The Beatles, & Timothy Leary
* All part of the Fred McDarrah Collection
* Renowned photographer for the Village Voice
The front page has 5 notable photos from the Fred McDarrah Collection, which were on display at the Soho Photo Gallery in New York City. Fred McDarrah was a lon... See More
1977 George Lucas' "Star Wars" advertisement......
Item #691567
June 01, 1977
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 1, 1977
* George Lucas' amazingly successful, "Star Wars"
* Ad in a Los Angeles newspaper - 1 week later
Inside the "View" section is a ad for George Lucas' "Star Wars" The ad measures 7 1/2 x 5 inches. This original "Star War" movie opened just 7 days earlier. Great to have this uncommon ad in a Hollywood area ne... See More
Katherine Plunket death...
Item #691540
October 15, 1932
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 15, 1932
* Jessie Bonstelle death (1st report)
* American theater director & actress
* Katherine Plunket death (1st report)
The top of page 15 has a one column head: "JESSIE BONSTELLE, ACTRESS, IS DEAD" with subheads and photo.
Also on page 15 is: "KATHERINE PLUNKET DEAD AT AGE OF 111" with subheads. We suspect this is one of the few publicatio... See More
Walt Disney's "Fantasia" movie premiere...
Item #691538
February 19, 1941
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 19, 1941
* Walt Disney's "Fantasia" movie premiere (Chicago)
* Mickey Mouse - opening night advertisement
Page 22 has a 7 x 4 inch advertisement for the opening night showing of the famous Walt Disney animated cartoon movie 'Fantasia' starring Mickey Mouse in Chicago
Complete with 32 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding ho... See More
1942 Fall of Singapore... Japanese capture...
Item #691517
February 16, 1942
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, Feb. 16, 1942
* Battle - Fall of Singapore
* South-East Asian theatre
* Empire of Japan captures
* General Tomoyuki Yamashita
The front page has a nice banner headline: "Japanese Race to Finish Conquest; SINGAPORE SURRENDERS" with subheads and two related photos. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with 16 pages, light toning at the margins, some small... See More
1940 "The Great Dictator" opening day ad...
Item #691392
October 15, 1940
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, Oct. 15, 1940
* "The Great Dictator" opening advertisement
* Charlie Chaplin's first true sound film
* Political satire comedy-drama movie
* Adolph Hitler - Benito Mussolini - fascism
Page 15 has an advertisement for the famous Charlie Chaplin movie "The Great Dictator" This ad measures 7 x 6 inch advertisement for the film which made... See More
William Desmond Taylor murder mystery continues.......
Item #691390
December 22, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 22, 1929
* re. William Desmond Taylor murder
* Irish-American Hollywood actor and director
The front page has one column headings: "SAYS ACTRESS MURDERED TAYLOR" "Ex-Governor Richardson of California Asserts Efforts to Try Her Were Blocked" and more. (see) This murder is still unsolved to this day.
Other news, sports and advertisements of th... See More
Death of SNL star Gilda Radner...
Item #691343
May 21, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 21, 1989
* Gilda Radner death (1st report)
* American actress - comedian
* "Saturday Night Live" fame
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the front page has a photo and brief report announcing the death of Gilda Radner, one of the original cast members of "Saturday Night Live". A lengthier article headed: "Saturday Night Live Star G... See More
Opening day premiere of "The Silence of the Lambs", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #691341
February 14, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 14, 1991
* Best "The Silence of the Lambs" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Jodie Foster - Anthony Hopkins
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Silence of the Lambs" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollyw... See More
2003 House of 1000 Corpses... Angry Management...
Item #691173
April 11, 2003
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 11, 2003
* Best "Anger Management" film advertisement (double-page)
* Grand Opening Day - movie premiere ad & review
* House of 1000 Corpses opening day as well
* Rob & Sheri Moon Zombie - Sid Haig
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture blockbuster: "Anger Management". Perhaps no better issue could be found to contain th... See More
Mae West "Pleasure Man" play arrests...
Item #691162
October 03, 1928
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Oct. 3, 1928
* "Pleasure Man" by Actress Mae West
* Broadway play raided by police
* Heterosexual - drag queens
The top of page 22 has a one column heading: "MAE WEST WINS RESPITE FOR HER FALSETTO DRAMA" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 46 pages, rag edition in great condition.... See More
Premiere of "Hook", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #691097
December 11, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 11, 1991 (Front and Calendar Sections)
* Hook w/ Robin Williams, premier ad and review
* Star Trek VI - The Undiscovered Country "week of" ad
* The Addams Family - full-page ad
A terrific issue on the premiere of "Hook", including a full-page advertisement and review. There is also a "week of" ad for "Star Trek, The Undiscovere... See More
Premiere of "Beethoven" and "Thunderheart", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #690994
April 03, 1992
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 3, 1992 (Calendar Section only)
*Beethoven Opening Day premiere & review
*Thunderheart Opening Day premiere & review
*Other popular movie advertisements
This issue shows a full-page movie premiere advertisement for "Beethoven" and "Thunderheart", both accompanied with reviews. Other popular movie advertisements include "The S... See More
Premiere of "Cape Fear", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #690993
November 13, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 13, 1991
* Cape Fear Opening Day Premiere
* Movie Review
* Other Popular Movie Advertisements
This issue shows a dramatic full-page movie premiere advertisement for "Cape Fear" accompanied by a lengthy review found in the Calendar Section. Other popular movie advertisements include "Life is Sweet" and "Strictly Business". Per... See More
Premieres of "Backdraft" & "Thelma & Louise" (ads and reviews); pre-release of Dying Young - Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #690991
May 24, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 24, 1991 (Front and Calendar Sections)
* Backdraft & Thelma & Louise
* Opening day full-age ads and reviews
* Other ads inc. pre-release of Dying Young
This issue includes the opening day, full-page, color advertisements for "Backdraft" and "Thelma & Louise", accompanied by lengthy reviews. A double-page, pre-release ad for "Dying... See More
Premieres of "Sleeping with the Enemy" & "L.A. Story", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #690989
February 08, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 8, 1991
* Sleeping with the Enemy & L.A. Story
* Opening day ads and reviews
* Other ads: Green Card, Home Alone, Awakening
This issue contains the opening day advertisements for two popular movies: "Sleeping with the Enemy" (with a full-page advertisement and review), and "L.A. Story" (with a double page advertisement with a review)... See More
Premiere of Walt Disney's "Aladdin", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #690987
November 11, 1992
LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 11, 1992 (Front and Calendar Sections)
* Walt Disney's Aladdin premiere
* Includes the review
* Additional popular movie advertisements
A terrific issue on the premiere of "Aladdin". This issue contains a nearly full-page movie premiere "starts today" advertisement. Also present is a positive review titled "The 1,001 Delights of &q... See More
Premieres of "ALADDIN" & "Bram Stoker's Dracula", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #690985
November 13, 1992
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 13, 1992
* Premier ad for "Bram Stoker's Dracula", with review
* Premier week of Aladdin
A terrific issue on the premiere of "Bram Stoker's Dracula" which includes a double page advertisement and a review. Also present is a full-page ad for the premier week of "Aladdin".
Additional large ads are for: "Don't get Sold Out... See More
"A Few Good Men" and "Forever Young" premiere ads, in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #690982
December 11, 1992
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 11, 1992
* A Few Good Men opening day ad and review
* Forever Young and The Muppet Christmas Carol ads
* Other popular movie advertisements
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture event of the year: "A Few Good Men", which includes a full-page advertisement introducing the film as the "Motion Picture Event of the Year", a ful... See More
Death of movie great Rock Hudson...
Item #690911
October 03, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 3, 1985
* Rock Hudson death (1st report)
* Hollywood Golden Age actor
* Best title to be had ?
The top of the font page has two photos of Rock Hudson captioned: "Rock Hudson as he appeared in mid-1960's, and in 1985 after he was stricken with AIDS." beneath which is a heading: "Rock Hudson Dies at 59 After Fighting AIDS" with subhead: "L... See More
Death of actor Alec Guinness (Obi-Wan Kenobi)...
Item #690900
August 07, 2000
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 7, 2000
* Alec Guinness' death - English stage, movie actor
* "Stars Wars" Obi-Wan Kenobi fame
* Lawrence of Arabia, Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, The Bridge on the River Kwai, and more
The top of the front page has a boxed section headed: "Alec Guinness, 1914 - 2000" with 3 photos of him (one from Star Wars). A column is heade... See More
Premiere of "Coal Miner's Daughter", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #690881
March 07, 1980
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 7, 1980
* Best "Coal Miner's Daughter" film advertisement
* Grand Opening day movie premiere & review
* Life of country music singer Loretta Lynn
* Sissy Spacek & Tommy Lee Jones
An issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Coal Miner's Daughter" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper ... See More
Ebola... "Guardians of the Galaxy" premier and review...
Item #690821
August 01, 2014
LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 1, 2014 (our only issue of this date)
* Best "Guardians of the Galaxy" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere & review
* Chris Pratt, Vin Diesel, Zoe Saldaña
* Star-Lord, Groot, & Gamora
An issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Guardians of the Galaxy" - and perhaps no better issue could be ... See More
The Civil War closes in Texas... The assassination trial...
Item #690748
June 10, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 10, 1865
* Last rebellious group gives up (Texas)
* Abraham Lincoln assassination trial
The first column has some nice heads concerning the trial of those involved in the Abraham Lincoln assassination, including: "THE ASSASSINATION" "The Trial on Friday" "The Witnesses Norton & Thomas" "Examination of Dr. Mudd's S... See More
First report: Lincoln's assassination...
Item #690672
April 20, 1865
THE JOURNAL & COURIER, Little Falls, New York, April 20, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination (1st report)
* Ford's Theater - John Wilkes Booth
Being a weekly newspaper this issue has the first report of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. All columns on all pages have wide, black mourning rules.
The front page has: "The Great Calamity" which is an essay on Lincol... See More
From a remote island in the South Pacific...
Item #690543
September 23, 1945
WORLD OBSERVER, Biak Island, Sept. 23, 1945
* Rare military publication from a remote island
A very uncommon "camp" newspaper from the South Pacific, actually a remote island just northwest of New Guinea.
During World War II it was a strategic airfield of the Japanese Army serving as a base for operations in the Pacific theater. American forces eventually captured the islan... See More
A newspaper for the movie industry...
Item #690540
October 06, 1941
MOTION PICTURE DAILY, New York, Oct. 6, 1941 As the title suggests, this publication is replete with news concerning the movie industry. The front page has a photo of David O. Selznick with an article on him.
Eight pages, 9 by 12 inches printed on high-quality paper, tiny binding holes at the blank spine, good condition.
Trial of Abraham Lincoln's assassins...
Item #690533
June 01, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, June 1, 1865
* Trial of the assassins of Abraham Lincoln
* Arnold and Atzerodt - lots of testimony
The first column of the front page has one column headings: "THE ASSASSINATION" "The Trial on Wednesday" "Testimony Concerning Atzerodt" "The Theory of His Insanity" "The Case of Arnold" "Examination of the Propriet... See More
Mutiny on the Bounty... Captain William Bligh...
Item #690474
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1790 * Mutiny on the Bounty
* Captain William Bligh
Near the back is one of the more historic naval report of the 18th century, since romanticized by the famous movie, giving a fine account of the mutiny on board the ship Bounty.
The report is headed: "Several Memorable Events have lately happened at Sea, which for their Singularity &am... See More
Latest news from the war front...
Item #690464
November 27, 1944
STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, Nov. 27, 1944 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports: "450 B29s Set Fires In Osaka, Main Jap Industrial Center" "Truman Sees More Men Ion Pacific Than in Europe" " Yank Link-U... See More
Latest news from the war front...
Item #690463
November 27, 1944
STARS & STRIPES, Italy Edition, Nov. 27, 1944 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Alexander New MTO Chief" "Yanks Inch Onto Plain of Cologne" "Bonomi Coalition Government Quits" and more, including reports on inside pages.
Eight pages, ... See More
Latest news from the war front...
Item #690462
November 29, 1944
STARS & STRIPES, Italy Edition, Nov. 29, 1944 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Heavy Rains Slow Yank Leyte Drive" "American Bombers Hit Other Isles In Philippines" "Allies Press For Control Of KeyLines" "East Front Quiet Has Nazi... See More
Latest news from the war front...
Item #690460
December 02, 1944
STARS & STRIPES, Italy Edition, Dec. 2, 1944 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Big Saar Valley City Falls" "Saarunion Taken; Resistance Mounts" "Red Army Takes Eger, In Hungary" "Indians Troops Again On 5th Army Front" and mu... See More
Latest news from the war front...
Item #690459
December 04, 1944
STARS & STRIPES, Italy Edition, Dec. 4, 1944 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Yanks Enter Gateways To Cologne And Saar" "8th May Try Bypass Plan At Ravenna""Russians 75 Miles From Austria Line" "Nazis Now Threaten To Ignore All R... See More
Latest news from the war front...
Item #690458
December 05, 1944
STARS & STRIPES, Italy Edition, Dec. 5, 1944 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Greek Civil War Looms; Martial Law Is Declared" "3rd Forces Second Crossing Of Saar" "Allies Hold Over Half of Hungary" and more, including reports on insid... See More
Latest news from the war front...
Item #690457
December 08, 1944
STARS & STRIPES, Italy Edition, Dec. 8, 1944 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Yank Units Four Miles From Saar Coal Capital" "Red Army Moves 95 Miles In 7 Days" "Nazis Flee North of Ravenna" and more. Much on the inside pages as well.
... See More
U.S. & Soviet soldiers link up...
Item #690456
April 28, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, April 28, 1945
* United States Army join Soviet troops
* Historic meeting - World War II
This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports: "1st Army Links Up With Reds" "Historic Ju... See More
John Wilkes Booth appears at Ford's Theater...
Item #690433
November 10, 1863
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 10, 1863
* Actor John Wilkes Booth
* Ford's Theatre performance
* Rare appearance w/ advertisement
* President Abraham Lincoln assassin
A terrific issue with one of the more ironic twists of history, and only to be found in a newspaper from Washington, D.C.
Near the top of the front page is a great article headed: "Ford&... See More
Review & premiere of "Hellraiser" & "Fatal Attraction", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #690400
September 18, 1987
SECTION VI only of the Los Angeles Times, September 18, 1987
* Best movie advertisement and reviews
* Premiere (Opening Day) showings
* "Fatal Attraction", "Hellraiser", and "The Principal"
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Fatal Attraction", "The Principal" and "Hellraiser" and perhaps no better newspape... See More
Review & premiere of "The Big Lebowski", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #690338
March 06, 1998
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 6, 1998
* Best "The Big Lebowski" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Crime comedy - Jeff Bridges "The Dude"
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Big Lebowski" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - t... See More
Premier of Walt Disney's "Sleeping Beauty" - ad and review...
Item #690224
February 08, 1959
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 8, 1959
* The last Walt Disney animated feature film adaptation of a Fairy Tale for 30 years
* Grammy for 'Best Soundtrack" - Oscar for "Best Scoring of a Musical Picture"
* Pre-Premier showing (in New York) advertisement
Page 9X has a large (7"x14"), pre-premier advertisement for the New York showing of "WALT DISNEY
Reviews & premieres of "Saturday Night Fever", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #690189
December 16, 1977
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 16, 1977
* Best "Saturday Night Fever" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie review
* Disco music era craze - Bee Gees
* Dance drama film - John Travolta
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Saturday Night Fever", and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainme... See More
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