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Movies, Film & Theater
Actors, actresses, Hollywood, Broadway, and more...
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.
Note: Some newspapers shown are of significant events upon which future movies and/or plays were based.
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.
Note: Some newspapers shown are of significant events upon which future movies and/or plays were based.
Jake LaMotta defeats Sugar Ray Robinson...
Item #601796
February 6, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated February 6, 1943
* Jake LaMotta defeats Sugar Ray Robinson (1st defeat)
* Famous Middleweight boxing match
This 28 page newspaper has once column headlines on page 17:
"ROBINSON'S STREAK ENDED BY LAMOTTA"
"Harlem Fighter Suffers First Loss in 130 Bouts Before 18,930 at Detroit"
"Bell Saves Ray In Eighth"
"... See More
Aeronauts John Jeffries and Jean Pierre Blanchard...
George Barrington... Botany Bay fame...
Item #600208
March 1, 1785
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, March 1, 1785 The third column on page 202 contains the report of George Barrington stealing a watch at the Pit-door of Drury Lane Theatre (see background below).
Page 202 also contains news regarding aeronauts John Jeffries and Jean Pierre Blanchard (balloonists).
Complete in 8 pages,nearly full red ink tax stamp, and is in nice condition.
Background (source - Wikip... See More
Assassination of Abraham Lincoln...
Item #599430
April 15, 1865
THE WORLD, New York, April 15, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination
* John Wilkes Booth
Top of the first column of the front page reports one of the most historic events of the 19th century, with headlines including: "ASSASSINATION of PRESIDENT LINCOLN and SECRETARY SEWARD" "Mr. Lincoln Shot in Ford's Theater" "Boldness of the Assassin" "He Jumps... See More
Twelve dispatches signed by Lincoln on the peace effort...
Item #599157
February 11, 1865
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 11, 1865 The first column has headlines concerning peace efforts to end the Civil War, including; "THE PEACE MISSION" "Special report of President Lincoln to Congress on the Hampton Roads Conference" "Sharp Practice of the Rebel Agents" "How They Smuggled themselves through Our Lines" "Mr. Lincoln Sound on the Mission&q... See More
Farragut enters the Mississippi... Fort Macon bombarded...
Item #598967
May 17, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 17, 1862 The full front page is an illustration of: "Rebels Outside Their Works at Yorktown Reconnoitering With Dark Lanterns" which was drawn by famed artist Winslow Homer.
Inside prints include a full page: "The Union Cavalry and Artillery Starting In Pursuit of the Rebels Up the Yorktown Turnpike"; a half page: "Charge of the Fi... See More
The Amistad slave ship...
Item #598933
September 16, 1839
PENNSYLVANIA INQUIRER, Philadelphia, Sept. 16, 1839 Page 2 has: "The Captured Africans" which concerning the slave ship Amistad, the subject of a Stephen Spielberg movie of the same name. It is an interesting article on how to deal with them, noting near the end: "...They will contend that they cannot be given up because there is no law of Congress to authorise it, and as they... See More
Military "camp" broadside newspaper from the South Pacific...
Item #598891
October 7, 1945
RIMBA POST, N.E.I. (Netherlands East Antilies), Army Daily, Oct. 7, 1945 This was actually printed on the Island of Biak. Biak is a small island located 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 island during the Battle of Biak ... See More
Eddie Rickenbacker found alive...
Item #598129
November 14, 1942
THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Kansas, November 14, 1942
* Eddie Rickenbacker about to be found
* American World War I airplane fighter ace
* Adrift at sea for 24 days
This 28 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Lucky Eddie Rickenbacker Rescued From Pacific After Three Weeks on Raft" with subhead.
Coverage continues on page 13 with photo of Rickenbacker. Repo... See More
Abe Lincoln is assassinated... One of the most desired titles... Lincoln is still alive...
Item #597304
April 15, 1865
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 15, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination (1st report)
* Ford's Theater - John Wilkes Booth
Not only this event but this title remain among the most desired by collectors; a very significant event in American history reported by one of the most respected newspapers in the country.
The first column heads tell it all: "AWFUL EVENT" "President... See More
Dramatic report on Lincoln's assassination... A first report...
Item #597251
April 15, 1865
CHARLESTOWN ADVERTISER, Massachusetts, April 15, 1865
* First report of Abraham Lincoln's assassination
Page 3 has nice column heads on one of the most notable events of the 19th century: the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. The top of the third column has: "ASSASSINATION of PRESIDENT LINCOLN ! " "Attempt to Murder Secretary Seward" "Escape Of Th... See More
Fort Henry, Tennessee...
Item #597230
February 22, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 22, 1862 The front page has: "Gun-deck of One of the Mississippi Gunboats engaged in the Attack on Fort Henry" and a print of: "Commodore Foote, U.S.N." as well as a related article.
Inside page prints including a fullpg. with portraits of: "Lord Lyons, the British Minister to Washington" "M. Mercier, The French Mini... See More
News from the Revolutionary War...
Item #597077
May 24, 1777
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, May 24, 1777 Page 2 has a few reports concerning the Revolutionary War including: "From Connecticut that the jail in that colony are filled with loyal Americans who are treated in the most barbarous manner. Some are chained on their backs to the floor & others so loaded with irons that they can hardly walk...General Lee has a good room in New Yor... See More
Civil War events in Kentucky, North Carolina, and elsewhere...
Item #596864
March 1, 1862
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 1, 1862 The full front page is a dramatic print captioned: "The Surrender of Fort Donelson, February 16, 1862" which is very nice for display.
Inside has a full page with 3 scenes of: "Our Navy in the Savannah River--Loss of Steamer Winfield Scott--The Expedition in Warsaw Sound--Gun-Boats Entering Savannah River Above Fort Pulaski"; ... See More
Go West, young man...
Item #596170
July 13, 1865
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, July 13, 1865
* Horace Greeley
* Go West, young man
* Emigration
There has been some dispute, however general consensus is that Horace Greeley was the first to use the oft-cited phrase "Go West, young man...". There are many, many citations on the internet that Greeley used this phrase in his July 13, 1865 editorial. Here is the Tribune of that date and I... See More
White Zombie film debut... 1st of it's kind....
Item #596036
July 28, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 28, 1932
* White Zombie movie debut
* 1st film featuring zombies
* Opening day in NYC
Page 22 has a 7 x 4 inch movie advertisement for the movie "White Zombie" on it's opening day in New York City. This movie is considered the very 1st of it's kind featuring a zombie character making it a historic item in the field of horror movies.
News of the... See More
"The Exorcist" advertisement...
Item #595807
December 29, 1973
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 29, 1973
* 1st week of original "Exorcist" movie ad
This newspaper has a significant & historic advertisement for the movie "The Exorcist" on page 15. This advertisement is in the issue on the 4th day the movie made it's premiere making it a great addition for any movie memorabilia collection.
The movie ad measures 10 x 5 inches an... See More
The Warren Commission report...
Item #595550
September 28, 1964
THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, Sept. 28, 1964
* re. John F. Kennedy assassination
The top of the front page has: "Better Security Demanded for President" and "Johnson Appoints Committee to Advise on Warren Report". The front page has the report of the Warren Commission on the Kennedy assassination and notes in part: "...The main conclusion by the seve... See More
The real "Cinderella Man" wins the boxing title...
Item #594978
June 14, 1935
Complete, GENUINE Newspaper reporting the historic victory of James Braddock, "The Cinderella Man", over famed boxer Max Baer.
Inspiration for the 2005 movie starring Russell Crowe titled "Cinderella Man".
KENTUCKY TIMES STAR, June 14, 1935
* Cinderella Man wins boxing title
* James Braddock
This 40 page newspaper a pictorial on the front page of section 2 with ca... See More
First movie review of "King Kong"...
Item #594331
March 3, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 3, 1933 This is an extremely significant issue, as page 12 contains the first review of the movie "King Kong", headed: "A Fantastic Film in Which a Monstrous Ape Uses Automobiles for Missiles and Climbs a Skyscraper" with the review taking about about a full column.
For any collector of King Kong memorabilia, this would be a cornerstone piece, r... See More
Rosalind Russell... Hedy Lamarr...
Item #594142
October 6, 1946
SUNDAY GRAPHIC (The Detroit Free Press), Detroit, Michigan, October 6, 1946 The front colored cover is a photo of actress Rosalind Russell with the back page featuring Hedy Lamarr. Inside are variety of articles and advertisements.
This is complete in 20 pages measuring approximately 15 x 11 inches with a slightly irregular left spine, otherwise is in good condition.
Olivia de Havilland...
Item #594141
November 17, 1946
SUNDAY GRAPHIC (The Detroit Free Press), Detroit, Michigan, November 17, 1946 The front colored cover is a photo of actress Olivia de Havilland. Inside are variety of articles and advertisements.
This is complete in 28 pages measuring approximately 15 x 11 inches with a slightly irregular left spine, otherwise is in good condition.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus clown, Lou Jacobs... Burt Lancaster...
Item #594131
April 9, 1961
THE AMERICAN WEEKLY (The Detroit News), Detroit, Michigan, April 9, 1951 The front colored cover features a photo of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus clown, Lou Jacobs. Inside are articles: "Rich Rebel" which is about actor Burt Lancaster; and other articles and advertisements.
This is complete in 16 pages measuring approximately 12.5 x 11 inches and is in very nice... See More
Gary Cooper... Mitzi Gaynor...
Item #594125
March 6, 1956
PARADE MAGAZINE (Sunday Call-Chronicle), Allentown, Pennsylvania, March 6, 1956 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.
... See More
Valentine cover...
Item #593782
February 18, 1933
LIBERTY Magazine, New York, February 18, 1933 The front cover of this issue is of a couple at a Valentine's masquerade party. Inside the issue are articles: "The Mystery of the Head in the Kremlin"; movie reviews; "Hell Hounds!"; and more. The back page includes a color advertisement for Camel cigarettes.
This is complete in 64 pages and is in nice condition.... See More
Bette Davis...
Item #593765
February 2, 1936
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS SCREEN & RADIO WEEKLY, Albany, New York, February 2, 1936 The cover of this issue features a photo actress Bette Davis with a related article inside. Also within the issue are numerous Hollywood reports and photos.
Complete in 16 pages with some binding slits in the left spine, otherwise in nice condition.
Actress Carole Lombard death...
Item #593308
January 17, 1942
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, January 17, 1942
* Actress Carole Lombard death
* Airplane crash disaster (1st report)
The front page has a nice five column headline that reads: "15 Pilots, Carole Lombard Die" with subheads and photo of Lombard (see photos). 1st report coverage on the TWA Flight 3 disaster in which actress, Carole Lombard, was killed.
Other... See More
Baseball & the America's Cup...
Item #592813
September 26, 1885
NEW YORK CLIPPER, Sept. 26, 1885 A sport and theater-themed newspaper. Inside has an article and nice illustration on: "Aquatic" "The America Cut Stays Here" "A Magnificent Race in True Cutter Weather". The facing page is mostly taken up with "Baseball" reports including box scores of 33 games, with more on the next page.
Sixteen pages, very nice cond... See More
Two great illustrated baseball advertisements...
Item #592810
March 21, 1885
NEW YORK CLIPPER, New York, March 21, 1885 A sports & theater-themed newspaper. Page 9 has over 2 columns of text under: "Baseball" including one item beginning: "Spalding's Guide for 1885 has just been issued...It is the largest & most complete baseball annual ever published..." (see). The back page has a great illustrated ad for the Spalding Guide, & pag... See More
1st movie preview of "It's A Wonderful Life"...
Item #592645
December 23, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 23, 1946
* Original "It's a Wonderful Life" review
* James Stewart and Donna Reed
Page 19 has the 1st movie review by the Times of what is considered one of the greatest films of all time, It's a Wonderful Life. The review begins: "It's a Wonderful Life,' With James Stewart, at Globe...". The review includes a photo of "... See More
John Dillinger's assassination... Woman in red...
Item #592582
July 25, 1934
NEW YORK WORLD TELEGRAM, July 25, 1934
* Engelbert Dollfuss assassination
* John Dillinger death trap
* The Woman in Red (Anna Sage)
This 34 page newspaper a great banner headline on the front page: "DOLLFUSS ASSASSINATED" with subheads and photo (see photos). 1st report coverage on the assassination of Austria dictator, Engelbert Dollfuss.
Also one col... See More
Elizabeth Taylor wins her 1st Oscar...
Item #592475
April 18, 1961
THE PARSONS SUN, Kansas, April 18, 1961
* Elizabeth Taylor wins her 1st Oscar
* Butterfield 8 - Academy Awards
This 12 page newspaper has a four column photo at the bottom of the front page with caption: "Leaders In Oscar Parade" with shows some of the winners that year including Elizabeth Taylor (see photos).
Also a two column headline on page 5: "Top Oscars to Liz, Lanca... See More
Proclamation by Lord Cornwallis... Revolutionary War...
Item #592220
December 20, 1780
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, December 20, 1780
* Revolutionary War
* Lord Charles Cornwallis
* General Benedict Arnold
Fully one-third of the front page is taken up with a lengthy & notable: "Proclamation" signed in type by: Cornwallis, from not long after his victory over General Gates at Camden, South Carolina, concerning: "...his Ma... See More
Mob boss Albert Anastasia murdered...
Item #592097
October 26, 1957
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Kansas, October 26, 1957
* Mob boss Albert Anastasia assassination
* Murder Inc. head
This 6 page newspaper has one column headings on the front page: "Query Costello IN Gang Death" and "Anastasia Killing Baffles N.Y. Police".
Other news, sports and various advertisements of the day throughout. Minor margin wear, otherwise nic... See More
The new civil war... Public enemies in America... Dillinger...
Item #591650
January 19, 1935
LIBERTY magazine, New York, January 19, 1935
The color cover of this issue is an illustration of Uncle Sam bowing as automobiles are passing at his feet. Inside is a double-page advertisement for the new 1935 Plymouth, priced at $565.00.
The article "Our New Civil War - How Uncle Sam's Mysterious 'G-Men' Destroy Public Enemies -- The Inside Story of America's Most Sen
The movie review of "Citizen Kane"... Orson Welles...
Item #591647
May 24, 1941
LIBERTY magazine, New York, May 24, 1941
The color cover of this issue has a picture of a young lady that is sailing.
The review of the movie, "Citizen Kane" receives a four-star rating. This was Orson Welles first movie that he co-wrote, produced, directed and starred in.
Another article is "Is America in the War? - A Startling 'Yes' and a grim look to the fut
The movie review of Walt Disney's "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs"... Walt Disney's first animated movie...
Item #591646
February 12, 1938
LIBERTY magazine, New York, February 12, 1938
The color cover of this issue has a picture of a young lady ready to go skiing.
The review of the Walt Disney's animated movie, "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs" receives a four-star rating, and was Disney's first animate movie. "This is Walt Disney's dream come true. For years he has hoped to make a feature-length f
The movie review of "Frankenstein"...
Item #591645
December 26, 1931
LIBERTY magazine, New York, December 26, 1931
The color cover of this issue has an illustration of a mother and son that are on their way to deliver a basket of food to a Christmas charity.
The review of the movie, "Frankenstein" receives a three-star rating. "The Monster -- clumsy, hollow hulk of unguided power -- is done with a fine nightmare touch by the aforementio
Review of "All Quiet on the Western Front"... Problems in India... Gandhi...
Item #591644
June 7, 1939
LIBERTY magazine, New York, June 7, 1930
The color cover of this issue has an illustration of two small children selling pencils as they are indicating they are "dum and blind".
"Thy Servant A Dog- A Story of a Faithful Friend" is by Rudyard Kipling. This is the first dog story that he has written since 1909.
Also within this issue is "India - The World&
SS Morro Castle liner fire disaster...
Item #591522
September 8, 1934
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, September 8, 1934
* Liner SS Morro Castle burns (early 1st report)
* Ward Line cruise ship disaster
This 8 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "OVER 300 PERISH IN BURNING LINER" with subheads (see photos). Early 1st report coverage on the SS Morro Castle fire disaster.
This issue contains other news, spo... See More
Marilyn Monroe suspended from movie in 1953....
Item #590879
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 "Th... See More
Death Ray invented?...
Item #590877
May 19, 1924
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 19, 1924
* The Death Ray invented?
* Harry Grindell Matthews
This 36 page newspaper has small one column headings on page: "Seek Theory Of Matter", "British Inventor of 'Diabolic Ray' Joins French Scientist in Quest".
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Usual browning with some margin wear but does not affect the mentioned... See More
Photo of actress Sarah Bernhardt...
Item #590865
October 19, 1901
WELLSVILLE DAILY REPORTER, Wellsville, New York, October 19, 1901
* Sarah Bernhardt front page photo
* "the most famous actress the world has ever known"
This 8 page newspaper has a two column photo of Sarah Bernhardt, famous French actress with caption: "Mme. Sarah Bernhardt's Latest Picture"
News and advertisements of the day throughout. Light browning, minor ma... See More
Coconut Grove Club fire...
Item #590859
November 29, 1942
THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Topeka, Kansas, November 29, 1942
* Cocoanut Grove nightclub fire (early 1st report)
* Worst nightclub disaster in U.S. history
* 492 would be the total dead
This 30 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "Boston Fire Kills 260" with subhead: "Night Club Blaze Toll May Reach 400; Many Injured". This is an early 1st report... See More
Much on military action in Georgia & the Carolinas... Map of a battle in the Caribbean...
Item #590665
April 1, 1779
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1779 The issue begins with 8 pages of "Summary of the Debates in Parliament" which includes much talk on the Revolutionary War, including: "...that war was for the future to assume a new face;...& that the French & the Americans, as they were embarked in the same cause, were to be treated in the same manner. He thought it a happ... See More
Much on military action in Georgia & the Carolinas... Map of a battle in the Caribbean...
Item #590664
April 1, 1779
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1779 The issue begins with 8 pages of "Summary of the Debates in Parliament" which includes much talk on the Revolutionary War, including: "...that war was for the future to assume a new face;...& that the French & the Americans, as they were embarked in the same cause, were to be treated in the same manner. He thought it a happ... See More
First mention of Mickey Mouse...
Item #590628
August 11, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 11, 1930
* 1st mention of Mickey Mouse
* Walt Disney cartoon
This is a significant issue for any Disney or Mickey Mouse collector, as this is the very first mention of him in the prestigious New York Times. The mention appears on the entertainment page (pg. 13) under the heading: "The Screen" with the reference reading: "...and others, produced by t... See More
USS Missouri battleship launched....
Item #590564
January 30, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 30, 1944
* USS Missouri battleship is launched (Big Mo)
* Eventual spot for signing the peace treaty (WWII)
This 70+ page newspaper has two column headlines on the front page: "World's Greatest Warship Is Launched in Brooklyn" and "45,000 Ton Missouri Is Fourth of Class--Truman Urges That She 'Avenge the Slaughter of Heroes of Bataan"... See More
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
Abraham Lincoln... Supporting the Massachusetts 54th...
Item #590466
November 13, 1863
THE LIBERATOR, Boston, Massachusetts, November 13, 1863
* Abraham Lincoln and the Emancipation Proclamation
* Funds for the 54th Massachusetts Regiment
This is the famous anti-slavery newspaper by famed abolitionist publisher William Lloyd Garrison. The masthead features two engravings, one of a slave auction and the other showing slaves being emancipated (see).
This issue contai... See More
Early Jerry Lewis... 1949 movie debut...
Item #590438
September 29, 1949
NEW YORK TIMES, September 29, 1949
* Very early Jerry Lewis - Comedian
* Movie debut review
This 60 page newspaper under "The Screen In Review" on page 39 is a movie review: "Jerry Lewis, New Comedian, a Bright Spot in Silly Film, 'My Friend Irma'".
The review, which describes the movie as "a very dopey film", devotes much of its s... See More
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