John Wilkes Booth appears at Ford's Theater...
Item #661884
November 13, 1863
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 13, 1863
* John Wilkes Booth as an actor
* Rare appearance at Ford's Theatre
A terrific issue with one of the more ironic twists of history, and only to be found in a newspaper from Washington, D.C.
Page 3 has an advertisement headed: "FORD'S NEW THEATRE" which has three mentions of the name J. Wilkes Booth: "... See More
Maurice Day - from Laguna Beach to Disney Studios...
Item #661882
February 1, 1947
THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR (Magazine Section), Boston, February 1, 1947
* illustrator for Disney Studios - works include Bambi
The cover of this Magazine Section has a color illustration by Maurice Day, an early illustrator for Disney Studios. An inside article shows various sections of his work, a small photo of him, and the related article mentions that Walt Disney discovered him as a r... See More
Village Voice advertisement for the "Festival For Peace"... Janis Joplin's last public performance...
Item #661846
July 30, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, July 30, 1970 A significant newspaper on the historic "Festival For Peace" concert at Shea Stadium as this was the only issue in which the iconic advertisement appeared. The Janis Joplin website identifies this festival/concert as her last public performance before her untimely death.
It is worth noting that "The Village Voice&q... See More
Village Voice reports on the "Festival For Peace" - Janis Joplin's last public perrformance......
Item #661845
August 13, 1970
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, August 13, 1970 A significant newspaper on the historic "Festival For Peace" concert at Shea Stadium. The front page has a photo of the festival, and an article/review which begins on page 40, under "RIFFS" has "DANGER: MUSIC FOR PEACE", and includes a photo of Janis Joplin. The article continues on the opposing pa... See More
Patty Hearst and the SLA...
Item #661661
September 19, 1975
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 19, 1975
* Patty Hearst, convicted bank robber, captured
* Newspaper heiress, socialite, actress & kidnap victim
The headline announces: "PATTY HEARST, HARRISES CAPTURED" with a subhead: "SLA Fugitives Seized without a Fight in S.F." Patty Hearst was the granddaughter of publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst who in 1974 gained noto... See More
One of the best Lincoln assassination issues...
Item #661630
April 22, 1865
WASHINGTON WEEKLY CHRONICLE, D.C., April 22, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination (1st report)
* Ford's Theater - John Wilkes Booth
* From our nation's capital
Truly a terrific issue, for being a weekly newspaper this was the first report of this event in this title, and better yet it is from the city where the assassination happened. A notable--and very uncommon--g... See More
Jean Harlow's burial...
Hitler plans speech...
Item #661616
June 9, 1937
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, June 9, 1937 The front page carries a one column headline "Jean Harlow Buried Today" with subhead "Only William Powell and Members of the Family Admitted to the Chapel" "Hollywood in Mourning". This continues to page 8 where another article "Jean Harlow's Childhood Life was a Happy Affair; Guarded by H... See More
1928 Pola Negri... Polish actress....
Item #661615
September 9, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 9, 1928
* Polish actress Pola Negri
The front page has one column headings: "POLA NEGRI HURT; DEATH WAS FEARED" "Actress Injured When Thrown From Horse in Paris--Danger Passes in 36 Hours" "In Coma Most Of The Night" and more. Report continues inside with photo of Negri. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Compl... See More
Witnessing the birth of Bob Dylan's extraordinary career...
Item #661598
April 13, 1961
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, April 13, 1961
* Bob Dylan - Robert Allen Zimmerman
* Very 1st public performance advertisement
* Gerde's Folk City music venue in Greenwich Village
An exceedingly significant newspaper which offers witness to the birth of the music career of the legendary Bob Dylan. And perhaps no better title exists for this content. Indeed, this notice may only hav... See More
Dumbo... Walt Disney animated cartoon movie...
Item #661587
October 24, 1941
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, October 24, 1941
* Dumbo - elephant & mouse
* Walt Disney animated cartoon movie
* Opening day movie review
On page 27 under 'THE SCREEN IN REVIEW" is a three column headline: "Disney's Cartoon, 'Dumbo,' a Fanciful Delight, at Broadway--'You'll Never Get Rich,' With Astaire and Rita Hayworth, at Music Hall--New F... See More
John Wilkes Booth 3 years before his notoriety...
Item #661557
March 26, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 26, 1862
* John Wilkes Booth theater ad
* Civil War original reporting
The front page contains one of the fascinating tidbits of history which delight collectors, in this case an inconspicuous advertisement for a theatrical production of The Apostate at the Mary Provost Theater in New York--starring John Wilkes Booth.
See the photo for the complete ad wh... See More
Shirley Temple Black is appointed to the United Nations...
Item #661544
August 30, 1969
THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, August 30, 1969
* Child actress Shirley Temple Black
* Appointed to United Nations General Assembly
* President Richard Nixon
The front page carries a one column, two line headline "Nixon Appoints Shirley Black". The text begins: "Shirley Temple Black, a curly-haired movie moppet turned suburban housewife and ardent Republican, ... See More
The Adventures of Robin Hood Opens in 1938...
Item #661403
May 12, 1938
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, May 12, 1938
* The Adventures of Robin Hood
* Actor Errol Flynn film - movie
* Opening day advertisement
* Radio City Music Hall showing
Page 26 has a 8 1/2 x 4 inch advertisement for the movie "The Adventures of Robin Hood" on it's opening day. This movie featured Errol Flynn and could be the very first movie ad in any newspaper for
... See More
* The Adventures of Robin Hood
* Actor Errol Flynn film - movie
* Opening day advertisement
* Radio City Music Hall showing
Page 26 has a 8 1/2 x 4 inch advertisement for the movie "The Adventures of Robin Hood" on it's opening day. This movie featured Errol Flynn and could be the very first movie ad in any newspaper for
Reviews & premiere ads for "Home Alone," "Rescuers Down Under," & "Rocky V" in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #661349
November 16, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 16, 1990
* "Home Alone", "Toy Story," "Rocky V," and Disney's "Rescuers Down Under" - full-page ads with reviews
* Grand Opening Day movie premieres
* Best to have in a Hollywood regional newspaper
A terrific issue on the premieres and reviews of the motion picture hits of "Home Alone", "Toy Story,&quo... See More
Death of famed actress Jean Harlow...
Item #661316
June 8, 1937
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, June 8, 1937
* Actress Jean Harlow death (1st report)
* 1930's sex symbol - Blonde bombshell
The top of the front page has a photo headed: "Death Halts Glamorous Career" with the caption: "Jean Harlow - Filmdom lost one of its most luminous personalities in the death of Jean Harlow...was stricken with utremic poisoning following an... See More
1st movie preview of "It's A Wonderful Life"...
Item #661032
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
Great print of Clumber Spaniels...
Item #661012
November 9, 1872
THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS, London, dated November 9, 1872 The prominent feature of this issue if the well-known print by G.B. Goddard, "Dog Boy and Clumber Spaniels", taking two full pages (of a scene of a boy surrounded by several dogs, with related article). Other prints include: "The Frontier of British Columbia", a mail steam ship, "Looshais On The ... See More
Vertigo - opening day Advertisement...
Item #661002
May 28, 1972
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 28, 1958
* Opening day of original "Vertigo" movie ad
* Alfred Hitchcock best film ?
* James Stewart - Kim Novak
This newspaper has a significant & historic advertisement for the movie "Vertigo" on page 35. This advertisement is on the opening day the movie made it's premiere making it a great addition for any mov... See More
Harriet Quimby 1st U.S. woman aviator.....
Item #660982
August 1, 1911
THE NEWS SCIMITAR, Memphis, Tennessee, August 1, 1911
* 1st woman aviator - Harriet Quimby gets license
* Early same day historic report
The back page has one column headlines: "WOMAN AWARDED AERIAL LICENSE", "Miss Harriet Quimby Proves She is Some Flyer...". See images for text on this historic report on Woman's aviation in America.
Other news of ... See More
Death of movie star Douglas Fairbanks, Sr...
Item #660970
December 12, 1939
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, Dec. 12, 1939
* Douglas Fairbanks death
* American film movie actor
The front page has a two column heading: "Douglas Fairbanks Dies in His Sleep" with subhead and photo. Pictorial on page 3. A few tape mends affect this. (see)
Complete with 38 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the... See More
'Gone With The Wind' debuts in Atlanta, GA...
Item #660943
December 15, 1939
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, December 15, 1939
* Gone With The Wind film premiere in Atlanta Ga (day of)
* Clark Gable - Vivien Leigh - Leslie Howard
Here is a great report on the most successful movie of all time in terms of ticket sales. The bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Atlanta to See if it's True What THEY Say About Dixie" with subhead. Reporti... See More
Actress Mabel Normand death....
Item #660879
February 24, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 24, 1930
* Mabel Normand death (1st report)
* Silent film comedienne and Actress
* Charlie Chaplin & Fatty Arbuckle duo
The front page one column headings: "MABEL NORMAND, FILM STAR, DEAD" "The Comedienne Succumbs to Turberculosis in California Sanitarium" and more. (see) Coverage continues inside with photo. Always nice to have notable... See More
Miracle on 34th Street... Macy's Thanksgiving parade...
Item #660688
November 29, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 29, 1946
* A "Miracle on 34th Street" connection
* Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade (1st report)
Page 32 has one column headings: "SUN, SMILES BEAM ON MACY'S PARADE" "2,000,000 Line Streets for 20th Annual Thanksgiving Day Festival of Fun" with photo. (see) 1st report coverage on the 1946 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Th... See More
2nd week of "Rocky", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #660683
December 8, 1979
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 8, 1976
* "Rocky" movie advertisement
* 2nd week movie premiere
* American sports drama film
* Sylvester Stallone - Rocky Balboa
A terrific issue on the 2nd week premiere of the motion picture hit "Rocky" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood ar... See More
Death of famed actor & singer Dean Martin...
Item #660678
December 26, 1995
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 26, 1995
* Dean Martin death (1st report)
* Italian-American singer & actor
* "King of Cool" - Jerry Lewis duo
* Best title to be had ?
The middle of the front page has a one column heading: "Dean Martin, Screen Star and Singer, Dies at 78" and includes a photo of him. The article carries over to take most of pg. 32 & include... See More
Death of movie great Orson Welles...
Item #660677
October 11, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 11, 1985
* Orson Welles death (1st report)
* Actor - director - writer - producer
* Hollywood movie film - radio - theatre
* "War of the Worlds" & "Citizen Kane" fame
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the front page has a heading: "Orson Welles, Theatrical Genius, Found Dead at 70" and includes a photo of him. The article car... See More
Death of famed actress Grace Kelly...
Item #660676
September 15, 1982
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 15, 1982
* Grace Kelly death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie film actress
* Princess of Monaco (Prince Rainier III)
* Best title to be had ?
The ftpg. has a one column head: "Princess Grace Dies of Injuries After Car Crash" with 2 photos of her, the main portion of the article carrying over to pages 16-17 with 2 more photos of her. Nice to have this... See More
Death of movie great Ginger Rogers...
Item #660675
April 26, 1995
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 26, 1995
* Ginger Rogers death (1st report)
* American actress - dancer - singer
* Musical films - movies w/ Fred Astaire
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the front page has a heading: "Movie Great Ginger Rogers Dies at 83" with subhead: "The Oscar-winning actress was best known for the 10 films she glided through with Fred Astaire." A co... See More
Death of actor/dancer Fred Astaire, in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #660674
June 23, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 23, 1987
* Fred Astaire death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie film actor
* American singer and dancer
* Best title to be had ?
The top of the front page features two photos of iconic film star & dancer Fred Astaire, beneath which is a two column head: "Fred Astaire, Movies' Greatest Dancer, Dies" with subhead: "Master of Style, Ele... See More
Review & premiere of "2 Fast 2 Furious", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #660639
June 6, 2003
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 6, 2003
* Best "2 Fast 2 Furious" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American action film - Paul Walker
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "2 Fast 2 Furious" 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
Lost in the Bermuda Triangle... Perhaps the most famous unsolved mystery...
Item #660623
December 7, 1945
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, December 7, 1945
* Bermuda Triangle Flight 19 disappearance
* 5 TBM Avenger torpedo bombers
* One of the most famous unsolved mysteries
The front page has a one column heading: "HUNT SIX PLANES LOST OFF FLORIDA" with subhead. (see) This is an actual report of one of the more bizarre mysteries in American history, particularly with the contro... See More
2nd weekend of "Saving Private Ryan", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #660610
July 31, 1998
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 31, 1998
* Best "Saving Private Ryan" advertisement
* World War II D-Day invasion - Tom Hanks
* 2nd weekend - following Friday of opening
A terrific issue on the 2nd weekend of the motion picture hit "Schindler's List" and perhaps no better newspaper could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry -... See More
2nd weekend of "Titanic", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #660609
December 26, 1997
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 26, 1997
* Best Titanic film advertisement
* Second weekend premiere - following Friday
* Leonardo DiCaprio & Kate Winslet
A terrific issue on the second weekend of the motion picture hit "Titanic" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's pri... See More
Review & premiere of "Forrest Gump", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #660582
July 6, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 6, 1994
* Best "Forrest Gump" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Comedy-drama - Tom Hanks
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Forrest Gump" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime pub... See More
Review & premiere of "Cast Away", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #660580
December 22, 2000
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 22, 2000
* Best "Cast Away" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Epic survival drama - Tom Hanks
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Cast Away" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's pri... See More
William Gillette death... Sherlock Holmes...
Item #660526
April 30, 1937
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, April 30, 1937
* William Gillette death
* American actor-manager
* Sherlock Holmes
The top of page 27 has a two column heading: "William Gillette Is Mourned by Theatergoers of Nation" with subhead and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of William Gillette, American actor-manager, playwright and stage manager. He was best remembered for portray... See More
Death of piano showman Liberace...
Item #660433
February 5, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 5, 1987
* Liberace death (1st report)
* Piano pianist singer actor
* 1950's-1970's entertainer
The bottom of the ftpg. has an article headed: "Liberace, 67, Flamboyant Musician Showman, Dies" and includes a photo of him. The article carries over to take most of pg. 28 and includes a banner headline and a photo of him at his piano.
Great to have t... See More
Death of gfamed actress/pin-up girl Rita Hayworth...
Item #660432
May 16, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 16, 1987
* Rita Hayworth death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actress
* World War II era pin-up girl
* Best title to be had?
The top of the front page features 3 photos of classic film star/World War II pin-up girl Rita Hayworth, beneath which is a one column heading; "Rita Hayworth, 'Love Goddess' of '40's, Dies". The article ... See More
1977 George Lucas' "Star Wars" advertisement......
Item #660431
June 7, 1977
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 7, 1977
* George Lucas' amazingly successful, "Star Wars"
* Ad in a Los Angeles newspaper - 2nd week showing
Inside the "View" section is a ad for George Lucas' "Star Wars" The ad measures 8 x 5 inches. This original "Star War" movie opened just 13 days earlier. Great to have this uncommon ad in a Hollywood area n... See More
Death of child actress Heather O'Rourke, in a Los A ngeles newspaper...
Item #660426
February 3, 1988
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 3, 1988
* Heather O'Rourke death (1st report)
* American child TV & movie actress
* Steven Spielberg's "Poltergeist" fame
* Best title to be had ?
Page 3 has a one column heading: "'Poltergeist' Star Heather O'Rourke Dies at Age of 12" with photo. (See) Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital o... See More
Review & premiere of "Die Hard", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #660393
July 15, 1988
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 15, 1988
* Best "Die Hard" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Bruce Willis - Los Angeles skyscraper
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Die Hard" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's pr... See More
1933 Marx Brothers opening day movie ad...
Item #660355
November 22, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 22, 1933
* "Duck Soup" film
* Opening day movie advertisement (NYC)
* Groucho - Chico - Harpo
* Marx Brothers
Page 31 has a 14 x 4 inch movie advertisement for the opening day of "Duck Soup" in New York City starring the Marx Brothers. (see images)
News, sports and other advertisements of the day. Complete in 42 pages, this is the rare rag... See More
1940 "My Little Chickadee" opening day advertisement...
Item #660342
March 15, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 15, 1940
* "My Little Chickadee" movie - film
* Opening day premiere advertisement
* Actress Mae West and W. C. Fields
* "Young Tom Edison" opening review
Page 17 has a 10 1/2 x 5 1/2 inch illustrated advertisement for the opening day showing of "My Little Chickadee" starring Mae West and W. C. Fields. With movies at that time usuall... See More
1st movie preview of "The Grapes of Wrath"...
Item #660306
January 25, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 25, 1940
* Original "The grapes of Wrath" review
* Henry Fonda & Jane Darwell - John Ford
* American drama film - movie - John Steinbeck
* Oklahoma migrant workers - Highway 66
Page 17 has the first movie review by the Times of what is considered one of the greatest films of all time, The Grapes of Wrath. The review is headed: "Twentieth Centur... See More
Mutiny on the Bounty... Captain William Bligh...
Item #660278
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1790 * Mutiny on the Bounty
* Captain William Bligh
Near the back of this issue (starting on page 463) 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 ... See More
Review & premiere of "St. Elmo's Fire", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #660262
June 28, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 28, 1985
* Best "St. Elmo's Fire" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American coming-of-age film - brat pack
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "St. Elmo's Fire" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the ... See More
Premiere of "The Lost Boys", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #660246
July 31, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 31, 1987
* Best "The Lost Boys" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Horror comedy - Vampires - cult classic
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Lost Boys" 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
Review & premiere of "Jurassic Park", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #660243
June 11, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 11, 1993
* Best "Jurassic Park" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Steven Spielberg science-fiction
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Jurassic Park" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prim... See More
Review & premiere of "Men in Black", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #660233
July 1, 1997
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 1, 1997
* Best "Men in Back" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American science fiction action comedy film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Men in Black" 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
Review & premiere of "Eyes Wide Shut", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #660232
January 16, 1999
LOS ANGELES TIMES, January 16, 1999
* Best "Eyes Wide Shut" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Erotic drama film - Stanley Kubrick
* Tom Cruise & Nicole Kidman
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Eyes Wide Shut" 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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