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Movie News!
Item #202393
November 7, 1956
MOTION PICTURE DAILY, New York, NY, November 7, 1956. Interesting little publication for and about the movie industry, giving the latest information on the various background events of the motion picture world. Television news as well. Too much to mention. Eight pages measuring 12"x9", printed on coated stock paper. Nice shape.
Wizard of Oz debuts on television....
Item #643148
November 3, 1956
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, November 3, 1956
* "Wizard of OZ" movie classic
* Debuts on television in color
* Judy Garland - Dorothy
* Ruby slippers turns red for 1st time
Page 21 has a historic advertisement in television history for debut of the iconic movie "Wizard of OZ" This advertisement measures 9 x 7 inches. The 1939 movie was a somewhat failure in theaters at the ... See More
Movie News!
Item #564395
October 1, 1956
MOTION PICTURE DAILY, from New York, dated October 1, 1956. Interesting little publication for and about the movie industry, giving the latest information on the various background events of the motion picture world. Television news as well. Too much to mention. 12 pages measuring 12"x9", printed on coated stock paper. ORIGINAL PERIOD ITEM. Nice shape.
Movie News! Burt Lancasater & Eva Gardner...
Item #564394
September 28, 1956
MOTION PICTURE DAILY, from New York, dated September 28, 1956. Interesting little publication for and about the movie industry, giving the latest information on the various background events of the motion picture world. Television news as well. Too much to mention. 6 pages measuring 12"x9", printed on coated stock paper. Nice shape. Note: Additional dates exist within our inve... See More
Movie News!
Item #564391
September 20, 1956
MOTION PICTURE DAILY, from New York, dated September 20, 1956. Interesting little publication for and about the movie industry, giving the latest information on the various background events of the motion picture world. Television news as well. Too much to mention. 16 pages measuring 12"x9", printed on coated stock paper. ORIGINAL PERIOD ITEM. Nice shape.
Bing Crosby... Grace Kelly... Frank Sinatra...
Item #575300
July 6, 1956
MOTION PICTURE DAILY, New York, July 6, 1956
* Rare movie & film publication
A trade magazine specific to the movie industry. All of pg. 3 is taken up with a promotion ad for the movie "High Society" starring Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly & Frank Sinatra (see). Complete in eight pages, 9 by 12 inches, printed on glossy paper, tiny binding holes at the blank spine margin, n... See More
Marilyn Monroe & Arthur Miller wed...
Item #636646
June 30, 1956
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, June 30, 1956
* Marilyn Monroe & Arthur Miller
* Marries - weds - marriage - 1st report
Page 4 has a one column head: "Actress and Playwright Are Married" which reports the marriage of Marilyn Monroe and famed playwright Arthur Miller. (see)
Eight pages, minor margin wear, generally nice.... See More
Grace Kelly...
Item #568487
April 20, 1956
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 20, 1956
* America actress Grace Kelly
* Prince Rainer III of Monoco - Wedding
This 16 page newspaper has a two column headline at the bottom of the front page: "Grace, Prince Resume Cruise Aboard 'Honeymoon' Yacht" with related photo. (see)
Other news of the day. Minor spine wear, otherwise good.
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Movie News!
Item #161486
January 1, 1956
MOTION PICTURE DAILY, New York, NY, 1956. Interesting little publication for and about the movie industry, giving the latest information on the various background eventsof the motion picture world. Some television news as well. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have this specific content nor be of this specific date-but will have the format as shown. Six pag... See More
High Resolution Images... 600dpi...
Fairmount buries its hometown celebrity: James Dean...
Item #658407
October 13, 1955
High Resolution Images of: THE FAIRMOUNT NEWS, Indiana, Oct. 13, 1955
Note: Whereas this noteworthy issue has already sold, due to the unique nature of the coverage, we are making a set of 600dpi-images available for a minimal price. Once paid, we will e-mail you with a 600dpi image of the entire front page, the top-half of the front page, and a close-up of the image.
The original issue is ... See More
Perhaps the best to be had on the iconic teen actor, James Dean...
Item #640785
September 29, 1955
MOTION PICTURE DAILY, Sept. 29, 1955 James Dean remains a cultural icon of the troubled & struggling teen from the 1950's, and his aura only increased when he died young in a car crash on September 30, 1955, the day after this issue was published. Although he only starred in 3 films (his third, "Giant", was released posthumously) his premature death cemented his legendary s... See More
Debbie Raynolds and Eddie Fisher...
Item #539819
September 27, 1955
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, September 27, 1955
* Debbie Reynolds
* Eddie Fisher
* Marriage
This 40 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page:
* Debbie Eddie, Wed
with subhead: "Crooner and Actress Go on One-Day Honeymoon After Marriage in Catskill Resort" with a two column related photo.
Other news of the day throughout. Binding slits... See More
Howard Hughes sells RKO Pictures...
Item #556093
July 19, 1955
MOTION PICTURE DAILY, New York , NY, July 19, 1955
* Howard Hughes sells RKO Pictures
* General Tire & Rubber Co.
This 6 page issue has a two line banner headline on the front page: "O'NEIL GETS RKO RADIO FROM HUGHES FOR $25,000 CASH" with subhead and small photo of Hughes. (see) Nice title to have this report in.
Other movie and radio entertainment news throughout.
Som... See More
Susan Hayward suicide attempt...
Item #557931
April 26, 1955
THE DETROIT NEWS, Detroit, Michigan, April 26, 1955
* Susan Hayward suicide attempt
* Hollywood movie actress
This 56 page newspaper has a two column headline above a nice photo of Susan Hayward on the front page: "Susan Hayward Tries to Kill Self" with reporting on her suicide attempt in Hollywood by taking sleeping pills.
Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along ... See More
Theda Bara death.... Pablo Picasso...
Item #599987
April 8, 1955
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, April 8, 1955
* Theda Bara death (The Vamp)
* Silent film actress
* Pablo Picasso
Page 22 has one column headings: "SIREN OF SILENT SCREEN EXPIRES" "Theda Bara Cancer Victim, Her Physician Says" 1st report coverage on the death of silent film actress, Theda Bara, known for her femme fatale roles. She is also considered one the earliest s... See More
Gary Cooper... Mitzi Gaynor...
Item #594125
March 6, 1955
PARADE MAGAZINE (Sunday Call-Chronicle), Allentown, Pennsylvania, March 6, 1955 The front colored cover features a photo of Gary Cooper. Inside are articles: "Shorter Hospital Stays Than Ever"; "The Studio dropped her too soon - Mitzi Gaynor can prove it: she's doing better than ever, now"; "Hollywood Goes Ski-Crazy" and other articles and advertisements.
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1955 Ona Munson suicide death... actress...
Item #654687
February 12, 1955
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., February 12, 1955
* Ona Munson suicide death
* American film - movie actress
* "Gone With the Wind" Belle Watling
The bottom of the front page has a small one column photo with heading: "Free Again" and brief text. (see) First report coverage on the suicide death of this American actress in silent movies, vaudeville and theater.
Other news... See More
Jack Palance...
Item #584834
January 2, 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
Sam Sheppard of "The Fugitive" fame, guilty of murder...
Item #598797
December 22, 1954
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, Dec.22, 1954 The front page has a two column headline: "Find Dr. Sheppard Guilty Of Murder In Second Degree; Could Be Paroled In 10 Yrs." with a photo. This is a first report on Dr. Sam Sheppard being found guilty for the murder of his wife. It was his story that would be the inspiration for the television series "The Fugitive".
Complet... See More
Dr. Sam Sheppard verdict... "The Fugitive" case...
Item #616494
December 22, 1954
NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 22, 1954
* Dr. Sam Sheppard
* Murder trial ends with guilty verdict
At the bottom of the front page first column is a head: "Sheppard Convicted, Gets Life Sentence". The article continues on page 24 where is found a photo of Sam Sheppard as well (see). See this hyperlink for more on the fascinating case. It was this case upon which the popular tele... See More
Death of the famed Lionel Barrymore...
Item #663505
November 16, 1954
NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 16, 1954
* Lionel Barrymore death
* Hollywood actor & director
* Academy Award winner
The bottom half of the front page has a 2 column head announcing: "Lionel Barrymore Is Dead at 76; Actor's Career Spanned 61 Years" which includes a photo of him (see). The article carries over to an inside page which also includes 4 additional photos of him. S... See More
French artist Henri Matisse death...
Item #664036
November 5, 1954
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 5, 1954
* Henri Matisse death
* French artist - painter
* Modern art icon
Near the bottom of the front is a two column heading: "Art World Mourns Henri Matisse, Dead at Home in Nice at Age of Age" with subhead and photo. (see) Lengthy first report coverage continues on page 15 with four examples of his work.
Complete with all 46 pages, light damp stainin... See More
The death of Henri Matisse...
Item #580367
November 4, 1954
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, November 4, 1954
* The death of Henri Matisse
* Famed artist - painter
This 72 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 26: "Famed Artist Matisse Dies in France", which is a 1st report of the death of famous painter, Henry Matisse. see photos for text here.
Other news of the day throughout. Minor margin wear, small binding holes along the sp... See More
Marilyn Monroe divorces DiMaggio...
Item #574593
October 27, 1954
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, October 27, 1954
* Marilyn Monroe
* Joe DiMaggio
* Divorce
This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Free Marilyn Says Joe Treated Her 'Coldly'" which tells of the divorce between Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio. See photos for complete text.
Other news and advertisements of the day thro... See More
Grandma Moses... Golfing...
Item #214508
October 10, 1954
THIS WEEK MAGAZINE, (Times Picayune, New Orleans), October 10, 1954.
* A Grandma Moses Thanksgiving Painting
* Great Golfers
* Colored ads
Dana Winter is featured on the cover of this issue. Similar to Parade Magazine. Good condition.
Rare ad for the 3-D version of "The French Line" starring Jane Russell...
Item #661885
May 11, 1954
THE NEW YORK TIMES, NY, May 11, 1954
* Version banned in most states
* Howard Hughes executive producer
* Featuring Jane Russell in 3-D
Page 26 has an ad for: "THE FRENCH LINE", starring Jane Russell, which measures approximately 4" by 7 1/2". The ad includes: "THAT Picture! THAT Dance! you've heard so much about", followed by "J.R./in 3D".
Back... See More
William "Pudge" Heffelfinger....
Item #586320
April 3, 1954
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 3, 1954
* William "Pudge" Heffelfinger death
* Yale University football star
This 12 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 8: "'Pudge' Heffelfinger, All-Time Grid Great, Dies In Texas At 88" with photo. See photo for 1st report coverage on the death of William "Pudge" Heffelfinger.
Other news, sport... See More
Joe DiMaggio marries Marilyn Monroe...
Item #629095
February 3, 1954
THE SPORTING NEWS, St. Louis, February 3, 1954
* Marilyn Monroe
* Joe DiMaggio
* Get married
This famous sporting publication is loaded with news and photos in the World of sports of the day. Page 11 has a banner heading: "Cupid Tags Many Players and Actresses" with subheads and photos of some of the more famous marriages between sport's figures and Hollywood elite. In... See More
Marilyn Monroe suspended from movie in 1953....
Item #615129
January 26, 1954
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 26, 1954
* Marilyn Monroe suspended
* "The Girl in Pink Tights" movie
This 48 page newspaper has one column headings on page 21: "MARILYN MONROE FAILS TO REPORT" "Fox Again Puts Star Under Salary Suspension for Missing 'Pink Tights' Call" See photo for 1st report coverage on Monroe being suspended from the movie "The gir... See More
Dinah Shore...
Item #584799
December 13, 1953
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS - PARADE, Detroit, Michigan, December 13, 1953 The front of this issue contains a photo of Dinah Shore with an accompanying article "She Thanked the fiddle Player... That's just one reason people say Dinah Shore is the nicest performer on TV" which includes additional photos. Additional stories and advertisements are within.
This is complete in 32 page... See More
Ted Williams back from military...
Item #588327
August 8, 1953
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Massachusetts, August 8, 1953
* Ted Williams back from military
* Boston Red Sox... MLB baseball
This 14 page newspaper has a editorial on page 6 under: "In the Dugout" regarding the homecoming from the military for baseball star Ted Williams. Great to have in a Boston paper.
Other news of the day including period advertising. This issue h... See More
Maude Adams death... Broadway's "Peter Pan"...
Item #663233
July 18, 1953
THE DETROIT NEWS, Mass. July 18, 1953
* Maude Adams death (1st report)
* American Broadway actress
* Peter Pan character fame
The top of page 9 has a one column photo of Maude Adams with small heading: "Long Career Ends". (see)
Complete with all 20 pages, small binding holes along the spine, library stamp within the masthead, generally in good condition.... See More
Peter Pan display ad... 1953 Premiere showing...
Item #646303
January 8, 1953
MOTION PICTURE DAILY, New York, January 8, 1953
* Peter Pan advertisement
As the title suggests, this publication is replete with news concerning the movie industry. This issue has a pre-opening day ad for Peter Pan - taking 4 of its 8 pages - all in color. Great to have this displayable advertisement in a motion picture-themed publication.
Eight pages, 9 by 12 inches printed on high-qual... See More
Alexander Calder wins sculpture award....
Item #579762
June 16, 1952
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 16, 1952
* Alexander Calder wins prize for sculpture
* mobile sculpture fame
This 38 page newspaper has small one column headings on page 19: "U.S. Sculptor Honored", "Alexander Calder Wins President's Special Prize in Venice Show", etc. which tells of Alexander Calder winning the grand prize for sculpture, Venice Biennale, Venice, Ital... See More
Premiere of the movie musical "Singin' in the Rain"...
Item #652325
March 27, 1952
NEW YORK TIMES, March 27, 1952
* Famous movie "Singin' in the Rain"
* Opening day advertisement
* Gene Kelly - Debbie Reynolds
Page 41 has a 11 1/2 by 9 inch advertisement of what many consider to be the greatest musical film of all time, "Singin' in the Rain" (see ). This was the opening day of the movie at Radio City M... 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
The 'African Queen' opening day review...
Item #599883
February 21, 1952
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 21, 1952
* Opening day "The African Queen" movie review
This newspaper has a significant & historic review for the movie "The African Queen" on page 24. This review is from the day after the movie made it's premiere making it a great addition for any movie memorabilia collection. The one column heading reads: "'The African Qu... See More
Willie Sutton Captured....
Item #595473
February 19, 1952
CENTRE DAILY TIMES, State College, Pennsylvania, February 19, 1952.
* Famous Bank Robber
* Willie Sutton Captured
* "Willie The Actor"
* Famous Bank Robber
* Willie Sutton Captured
* "Willie The Actor"
The front page gas a one column heading: "Willie Sutton Caught After 5-Year Hunt"
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 10 pages, a little margin wear, otherwise
... See More
Other news and advertisements of the day. Complete in 10 pages, a little margin wear, otherwise
Death of the publisher, in his own newspaper...
Item #654274
August 15, 1951
SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER, August 15, 1951
* William Randolph Hearst Death
* Newspaper and Magazine Guru
* Best title to be had - rare as such
Outside of the masthead the only ink on the front page notes: "WILLIAM R. HEARST DEAD", and the caption to the huge photo of him: "1863--William Randolph Hearst--1951".
Hearst was one of the more noted newspaper publishers in... See More
1st baseball game broadcast in color TV...
Item #570931
August 12, 1951
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, August 12, 1951
* Boston Braves vs. Brooklyn Dodgers
* 1st color television coverage in MLB
This 30+ page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3 of the sport's section (inside): "Dodger Lead Upped to 13" "Win One, Loss One, But Gain in Race" with box scores.
Though not mentioned in the reporting, WCBS-TV televises... See More
1951 Walt Disney's "Alice in Wonderland"...
Item #655656
July 30, 1951
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, July 30, 1951
* Disney's animated movie "Alice in Wonderland" is introduced to the world
Page 12 of this newspaper contains the first review of the new animated movie from the Disney Studios, "Alice in Wonderland". See photos for entire text of the review.
The review includes a one column photo from the movie showing Alice. Also on the n... See More
Spy Trial... Jury Locked Up...
Item #570574
March 29, 1951
NEW YORK TIMES, New York, March 29, 1951 The frontpage of this issue features a one column, three line "Spy Jury Locked Up After Deciding on 2 in Atom Conspiracy" with subheads "Panel in 6 1/2-Hour Study, but Still Must Reach Verdict on the Third Defendant" "To Resme Debate Today" "One Juror Holding Up Complete Findings - Judge Kaufman Gives 12,000 Word Cha... See More
1951 Greta Garbo becomes U.S. citizen...
Item #575235
February 10, 1951
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, February 10, 1951
* Swedish actress Greta Garbo
* United States citizenship
This 20 page newspaper has a three column photo on page 15: "Greta Garbo Becomes an American Citizen" with little text (see photos). Tells of the famous Swedish actress becoming a official United States citizen.
Other news of the day throughout. Rag edition with some s... See More
Nevada starts it's Atomic bomb tests...
Item #568087
January 29, 1951
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 29, 1951
* Don Gentile - American fighter plane ace killed
* Nevada starts it's Atomic bomb tests
This 38 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Don Gentile Killed in Jet Crash; U.S. Ace in Europe Shot Down 19" with photo.
Also one column headlines on the front that include: "2D ATOMIC BLAST ... See More
Jerry Lewis & Dean Martin... 1951 ad for "At War With The Army!"...
Item #646306
January 3, 1951
MOTION PICTURE DAILY, New York, January 3, 1951
* Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin movie advertisement
* Opening week of "At War With The Army!"
As the title suggests, this publication is replete with news concerning the movie industry. This issue has an opening week ad for Jerry Lewis & Dean Martin in: "At War With The Army!". Great to have this displayable, double-page ... See More
Angelo Bertelli wins the Heisman Trophy...
Item #583091
December 13, 1950
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 13, 1944
* Angelo Bertelli wins Heisman Trophy
* Notre Dame Fighting Irish
* NCAA college football
This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 24 that include: "BERTELLI PRAISED AT CEREMONY HERE"; "Former Notre Dame Ace Gets Heisman Award at Luncheon in the Downtown A.C." with photo.
Other news of the day throughout. Good condi... 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
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
Death of famed actor/singer Al Jolson...
Item #629395
October 24, 1950
NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 24, 1950
* Al Jolson death (1st report)
* "The Jazz Singer" fame
* Singer - comedian actor
Just below the fold on the front page are one column heads: "AL JOLSON DEAD AFTER KOREA TOUR" "Noted Singer of Stage, Screen Has Heart Attack as he Plays Cards---Was 64" with text which carries over to page 26. It is on page 26 where the bulk o... 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
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