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
Death of Jack Haley, the "Tin Woodman" in the Wizard of Oz...
Item #654668
June 7, 1979
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 7, 1979
* Jack Haley death (1st report)
* Stage - film - movie actor & singer
* "Wizard of Oz" Tin Man fame
The top of page D23 (next to last page) has a two column heading: "Jack Haley, Comic Actor, Dead; Played the Tin Woodman in 'Oz'" with 2 photos. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous ... See More
Miracle in the Andes... Flight 571 rescue...
Item #654664
December 23, 1972
THE RALEIGH TIMES, North Carolina, December 23, 1972
* Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571
* Miracle in the Andes rescue (1st report)
* Rugby team - airplane crash - "Alive"
Page 6-B has a three column heading: "16 Survive Ordeal in Andes" This story was featured in the movie "Alive" and has to be one of the most amazing feats of survival in... See More
Edwin Booth reccomends Cocoa Beef Tonic...
Item #654614
June 16, 1881
THE WHEELING INTELLIGENCER, West Virginia, June 16, 1881
* Edwin Booth, renowned actor
* brother of John Wilkes Booth
Page 4 has a one column heading: "Edwin Booth," which quotes him as saying: "It did me much good," says this celebrated actor, "in speaking of the *Liebig Co's Cocoa Beef Tonic. Beware of imitations. Ask for Cocoa Beef Tonic."
Other news a... See More
Ellen Terry death.... Shakespearean actress...
Item #654584
July 21, 1928
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, July 21, 1928
* Ellen Terry death (1st report)
* English Shakespearean actress
The front page has a one column heading: "Ellen Terry Dies Famous Actress Quit Stage in '21" (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 16 pages, a few small binding holes along the spine, minor margin wear, generally in very nice con... See More
Death of child actor Matthew 'Stymie' Beard, Jr...
Item #654544
January 9, 1981
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 9, 1981
* Matthew Beard Jr. death (1st report)
* "Out Gang" "Little Rascals" child actor
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of page 3 has a heading: "Stymie of 'Our Gang' Comedies Dies" "Matthew Beard Jr. Was Second Black Child to Appear in Series" and includes two photos of him, one from 1973 and the other from... See More
Walt Disney's first feature-length animated film...
Item #654537
January 14, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 14, 1938
* Snow White and the seven dwarfs
* Walt Disney animated cartoon movie
* Opening day movie review
Page 21 contains a very nice, detailed, and lengthy review of the new animated feature-length movie "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs", the very first by Walt Disney. The very favorable review begins: "Sheer fantasy, delightful, gay and ... See More
Death of Abraham Lincoln, surrender of Lee, so much more...
Item #654536
April 22, 1865
ARMY & NAVY JOURNAL, New York, April 22, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination (1st report)
* Ford's Theater - John Wilkes Booth
* Surrender of Robert E. Lee's army
Subtitled: "Gazette Of The Regular And Volunteer Forces", this 16 page issue is simply filled with military reports, almost entirely on the Civil War at this time.
Certainly the most significan... See More
Disney's "Fantasia" is introduced to the world...
Item #654528
November 14, 1940
NEW YORK TIMES, November 14, 1940
* Walt Disney's "Fantasia" is reviewed upon its premiere
Page 28 contains a quite lengthy review of the new animated feature-length movie produced by Walt Disney, titled "Fantasia". The review is headed: "Walt Disney's 'Fantasia' an Exciting New Departure in Film Entertainment, Opened Last Night at the Broadway&... See More
Boris Thomashefsky death... Yiddish theatre star...
Item #654377
July 10, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 10, 1939
* Boris Thomashefsky death (1st report)
* Jewish singer & actor - Yiddish theatre
The top of page 19 has a one column heading: "THOMASHEFSKY, 71, YIDDISH ACTOR, DIES" with subheads. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other news, sports and advertisements... See More
Premiere of "Pet Sematary", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #654346
April 21, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 21, 1989
* "Pet Sematary" opening day movie advertisement
* Horror film adaption of Stephen King's novel
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Pet Sematary" and perhaps no better newspaper could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry. In over 40 years of collecting, we have ... See More
Premiere of "One Upon a Time in America", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #654314
June 1, 1984
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 1, 1984
* Best "Once Upon a Time in America" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere & review
* Epic crime drama film - Robert De Niro
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture classic hit "Once Upon a Time in America" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entert... See More
Death of Natalie Wood in a L.A. paper...
Item #654284
November 30, 1981
LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 30, 1981
* Natalie Wood death (1st report)
* American film & T.V. actress
* Best title to be had ?
The top of the front has a banner headline: "Natalie Wood Clues Sought" with subhead and photo. (see) Much more on page 3. Nice to have this death report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
Complete 1st section only with al... See More
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
Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle murder charge...
Item #654191
September 19, 1921
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, September 19, 1921
* Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle
* Hollywood comedian actor
* Virginia Rappe murder
The top of the front page has two column heading: "ARRIVAL TODAY OF ARBUCKLE'S WIFE AT SAN FRANCISCO" with subheads and related photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 12 pages, light toning along cent... See More
1928 Pola Negri... Polish actress....
Item #654189
September 8, 1928
THE DAY, New London, Conn., September 8, 1928
* Polish actress Pola Negri
The front page has a one column heading: "Pola Negri Is in Paris Hospital, Thrown by Horse" with photo of Negri. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 16 pages, a few tiny binding holes along the spine, nice condition.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Minor... See More
Publisher with an interesting life...
Item #654091
July 28, 1812
THE ANTIGALLICAN MONITOR & ANTI-CORSICAN CHRONICLE, London, July 28, 1811 Published by Lewis Goldsmith, of Portuguese-Jewish extraction. Previous to publishing this newspaper he spend much time in France acting as a "secret agent" to Napoleon, including efforts to kidnap King Louis XVIII. Goldsmith escaped to England in 1809 & by 1811 he founded this newspaper (subseq... See More
Lincoln's assassination: a first report...
Item #653749
April 15, 1865
THE ROCHESTER EVENING EXPRESS, New York, April 15, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination (1st report)
* Ford's Theater - John Wilkes Booth
Always among the issue in most demand is the first report of Abraham Lincoln's assassination. Here is a good one.
All columns on all 4 pages are black-bordered, with most of the Lincoln coverage found on page 3. Some rather dramatic column heads ... See More
George Burns arrested....
Item #653730
February 1, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 1, 1939
* Actor George Burns
* Gem - jewelry smuggling
* Receives punishment
The front page has a one column heading: "BURNS FINED $8,000 IN SMUGGLING CASE" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on actor George Burns receiving punishment for gem smuggling. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Ot... See More
Review & premiere of "Gettysburg", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #653712
October 8, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 8, 1993
* Best "Gettysburg" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere & review
* Epic American Civil War film
* Demolition Man
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Gettysburg" and perhaps no better newspaper could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hol... See More
Review & premiere of "Videodrome", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #653570
February 4, 1983
LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 4, 1983
* Best "Viedeodrome" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Science fiction horror cult film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Videodrome" 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... See More
Death of Ray Charles... Review & premiere of "Napoleon Dynamite".....
Item #653568
June 11, 2004
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 11, 2004
* The death report of Ray Charles
* Best "Napoleon Dynamite" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
The front page has the report with a supporting photo covering the death of Ray Charles, which continues on an inside page with additional coverage and photos.
This issue also contains a great review and full-page ad for the prem... See More
1939 Tom Ricketts death... film industry pioneer...
Item #653542
January 21, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 21, 1939
* Tom Ricketts death (1st report)
* Stage & film actor and director
* Hollywood movie industry pioneer
The top of page 32 has a one column heading: "THOMAS RICKETTS, PIONEER OF MOVIES" with subheads. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other news, spo... See More
Death of movie star Steve McQueen...
Item #653458
November 8, 1980
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 8, 1980
* Steve McQueen death
* American film actor
* "The King of Cool"
* Best title to be had ?
The front page has a two column heading: "Actor Steve McQueen Dies in Juarez Hospital" with subhead and small photo. More on pages 28 & 29. Nice to have from the capital of the entertainment industry.
Complete 1st section only with all 36... See More
John Maynard Keynes death... macroeconomics...
Item #653440
April 22, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 22, 1946
* John Maynard Keynes death
* Macroeconomics in governments
* Australian actress Mae Busch death
* Laurel and Hardy fame
The front page has a one column heading: "LORD KEYNES DIES OF HEART ATTACK" with subhead. (see) Coverage continues in page 21 with photo.
Also on page 21 is a one column heading: "MAE BUSCH, KNOWN ON SCREEN, STAGE"... See More
1930 Amos 'n' Andy film debut advertisement....
Item #653360
October 30, 1930
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 30, 1930
* Amos 'n' Andy first movie - film
* "Check and Double Check" advertisement
* Charles Correll and Freeman Gosden
Page 17 consists of a full page illustrated opening day advertisement for Amos 'n' Andy's first featured film, "Check and Double Check" This ad is in black and white and measures 21 x 17 inches. (see)
... See More
1938 actress Pauline Frederick death...
Item #653324
September 20, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 20, 1938
* Pauline Frederick death (1st report)
* American stage and film actress
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "PAULINE FREDERICK DIES ON THE COAST" with subheads and photo. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all... See More
Death of screen legends Lillian Gish and Ruby Keeler...
Item #653299
March 1, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 1, 1993
* Lillian Gish death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actress
* Ruby Keeler death (1st report)
* Musical actress - singer - dancer
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom half of the ftpg. has a boxed section headed: "Death Takes Screen Legend Gish and Dance Star Keeler" with photos of both Ruby Keeler and Lillian Gish. The articles of bo... See More
Amistad slave ship...
Item #653264
October 9, 1841
NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, October 9, 1841 See the photo below for the brief, back page report concerning the "Africans of the Amistad" slave ship. A few years ago Stephen Spielberg did a movie on the Amistad.
Other reports include: "Cuba & the Slave Trade", reports from Canada, "Letters of Ex-President General Andrew Jackson" includes one sig... See More
Thomas Nast Christmas centerfold...
Item #653131
January 4, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 4, 1873
* Caricaturist Thomas Nast
* Christmas - Santa Claus
Certainly the most notable print is the great doublepage centerfold by Thomas Nast captioned: "The Same Old Christmas Story Over Again" showing two kids sleeping amongst their dreams. Santa Claus with his bag of toys is here as well.
There are many other prints in the i... See More
Review & premiere of "Abyss", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #653097
August 9, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 9, 1989
* Best "The Abyss" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Science fiction film - James Cameron
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Abyss" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's p... See More
Eddie Foy Sr. death...
Item #652907
February 17, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 17, 1928
* Eddie Foy Sr. death (1st report)
* Actor, comedian, dancer and vaudevillian
The top of page 21 has a one column heading: "EDDIE FOY DIES SUDDENLY ON TOUR" with subheads and photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 44 pages, this is the rare rag edition that was produced on very high quality newsprint, with ... See More
Review & premiere of "Caddyshack", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #652900
July 25, 1980
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 25, 1980
* Best "Caddyshack" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Sport's comedy - Chevy Chase - Bill Murray
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Caddyshack" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood a... See More
Reporting on the John Scopes "monkey trial"...
Item #652887
July 7, 1925
NEW YORK TIMES, July 7, 1925
* Scopes Monkey Trial
* Dayton, Tennessee
* William Jennings Bryan
* Clarence Darrow
The top of a front page column reports on the historic & controversial Scopes "monkey" trial with: "SCOPES FAILS TO GET FEDERAL INJUNCTION; STATE TRIAL FRIDAY" and subheads: "Judge Gore Rules Tennessee Officers Are Acting in t... See More
John Scopes focused on coming trial, not big movie money...
Item #652741
June 13, 1925
THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE, Pennsylvania, June 13, 1925 The top of the ftpg. has 2 column heads on the famous John Scopes "monkey" trial over the teaching of evolution in school: "SCOPES, EVOLUTION DEFENDANT, TURNS DOWN BIG FORTUNE" with subheads: "Movie Concern Said to Have Offered Him $50,000 to Act" "Prefers Trial" "Many Newspapermen to be at Dayton, ... See More
Charlie Chaplin's "Modern Times" opening review.......
Item #652657
February 6, 1936
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 6, 1936
* Charlie Chaplin's "Modern Times"
* Opening Day in New York City review
* Movie - film debut advertisements
An inside page has the a review of the "new" film "Modern Times", considered by many as Chaplin;'s greatest film. The two column heading under "The Screen" reads: "Heralding the Return, After a... See More
John Wilkes Booth appears at Ford's Theater...
Item #652534
November 6, 1863
DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., November 6, 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.
While page 2 has various reports on the Civil War, of interest to the collector is the advertisement on page 3, headed: &q... See More
San Francisco prints... Hotel for miners... Jewish Synagogue...
Item #652520
November 14, 1874
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Nov. 14, 1874 Inside has five illustrations of notable buildings in San Francisco: "The "What Cheer House, A Celebrated Hotel For Miners" "The Jewish Synagogue On Sutter Street" "The Merchant's Exchange" "The California Theatre" and the "Chinese Mercantile Houses In Dupont Street".
The front page ... See More
San Francisco scenes... Hotel for miners... Jewish Synagogue...
Item #652519
November 14, 1874
LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, Nov. 14, 1874 Inside has five illustrations of notable buildings in San Francisco: "The "What Cheer House, A Celebrated Hotel For Miners" "The Jewish Synagogue On Sutter Street" "The Merchant's Exchange" "The California Theatre" and the "Chinese Mercantile Houses In Dupont Street".
The front page ... See More
1st moving pictures sent throught the air....
Item #652378
August 9, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 9, 1928
* 1st moving pictures sent through air
* Golden Age of Radio - movies
The front page has a one column heading: "FIRST RADIO MOVIE IS SENT TWO MILES" with subheads. (see) Text begins with: "For the first time in history, moving pictures were transmitted through the air today" Coverage continues inside with related photo. (see)
Other new... See More
Premiere of "Dolls", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #652349
May 22, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 22, 1987
* Best "Dolls" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Italian-American horror film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture film "Dolls" 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 publication.
Page ... 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
Death of famed actress Marlene Dietrich...
Item #652312
May 7, 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
First mention of "King Kong", the movie...
Item #652306
October 30, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 30, 1932
* King Kong 1st mention
* Hollywood film - movie
* Pre release
An inside page (page X5) contains a quite significant report for any collector of King Kong memorabilia, being a somewhat inconspicuous piece which begins: "Among the technical labors in the Hollywood studios recently was an exact reproduction of the Empire State tower which was built a... See More
Gösta Ekman (senior) death... Swedish actor...
Item #652220
January 13, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 13, 1938
* Gösta Ekman (senior) death (1st report)
* Swedish film and stage actor - Sweden
The top of page 21 has a one column heading: "GOESTA EKMAN, 48, SWEDISH FILM STAR" with subheads and photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other news, sports and ad... See More
1932 Chauncey Olcott death...
Item #652204
March 19, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 19, 1932
* Chauncey Olcott death
* Actor, songwriter & singer
Page 15 has a one column heading: "CHAUNCEY OLCOTT, BALLARD SINGER, DIES" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Chauncey Olcott, Irish-American stage actor, songwriter and singer.I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as ... See More
1998 Armageddon pre-release movie poster
Item #652196
June 21, 1998
Here is a foldout movie poster for the film "Armageddon" taken from the June 21, 1998 issue of the Los Angeles Times. This was more than 10 days prior to it's release which is shown on the poster itself. (see) Printed on both sides, this poster measures 52 x 21 inches and is in great condition. Probably only found in this publication, home of the entertainment industry. Rare as such.
Review & premiere of "The Princess Bride", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #652157
September 25, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, September 25, 1987
* Best "The Princess Bride" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Romantic fantasy adventure comedy-drama film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Princess Bride" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - t... See More
Death of actor Alec Guinness...
Item #652152
August 7, 2000
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 7, 2000
* Alec Guinness death (1st report)
* English stage - movie - film actor
* "Stars Wars" Obi-Wan Kenobi fame
* Best title to be had ?
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 headed: "Renowned Actor Alex Guinness Dies at 86" wit... See More
Actress Ruth Roland death...
Item #652020
September 23, 1937
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 23, 1937
* Ruth Roland death (1st report)
* Stage and film actress - producer
The top of page 27 has a one column heading: "RUTH ROLAND DIES; FORMER FILM STAR" with subheads and photo. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 56 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More
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