Death of film director Stanley Kubrick...
Item #660229
March 8, 1999
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 8, 1999
* Stanley Kubrick death (1st report)
* Movie film director - screenwriter
* "The Shining" " A Clockwork Orange"
* Best title to be had ?
The top of the ftpg. has a boxed section with 3 photos & text headed: "Stanley Kubrick, 1928 -1999" with a one column head: "Film Director Stanley Kubrick Dies at 70". He ... See More
Hollywood actress Alice Brady death...
Item #660215
October 30, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 30, 1939
* Alice Brady death (1st report)
* Broadway stage actress
* Hollywood silent film - movie
The top of page 17 has a one column heading: "ALICE BRADY DEAD; STAGE, FILM STAR" with subheads and photo. (see) Nice to have from the city where she lived and died.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 36 pages, rag edition i... See More
The Hunchback of Notre Dame" 1939 opening day ad...
Item #660079
December 30, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 30, 1939
* "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" film
* Opening day movie premiere ad
* Charles Laughton - Maureen O'Hara
Page 9 has a 11 x 5 1/2 inch advertisement for the opening day of the classic film "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" at the Radio City Music Hall. (see)
News, sports and other advertisements of the day. Complete with all 3... See More
Joe DiMaggio gets married to first wife....
Item #660063
November 20, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 20, 1939
* Joe DiMaggio gets married - weds
* New York Yankees Clipper
* Actress Dorothy Arnold (1st wife)
* Pre Marilyn Monroe
The top of page 21 has a two column heading: "Joe DiMaggio and Movie Actress Are Wed In San Francisco as Crowd Storms Church" with photo. (see) Great to have in this famous NYC title, the home of the New York Yankees.
Other ne... See More
Clint Eastwood elected mayor of Carmel in a L..A. newspaper....
Item #659967
April 9, 1986
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 9, 1986
* Clint Eastwood, actor and filmmaker
* Wins election for mayor of Carmel
* Carmel-by-the-Sea, California
The front page has a one column heading: "Eastwood Wins Easy Victory in Carmel Vote" with photo. (see) Lengthy 1st report coverage continues on page 23 with another related photo. Great to have from the home of the entertainment industry. Rar... See More
Bertha Kalich death... Yiddish theatre star...
Item #659963
April 19, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 19, 1939
* Bertha Kalich death (1st report)
* Jewish actress - American Yiddish Theatre
* Charles A. Lindbergh called to duty
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "MME. KALICH DIES; FAMOUS ACTRESS" 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.... See More
Death of actor/dancer Danny Kaye, in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #659950
March 4, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 4, 1987
* Danny Kaye death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie film comedian actor
* American-Jewish singer and dancer
* Best title to be had ?
The top of the front page features three photos of iconic film star & dancer Danny Kaye, beneath which is a one column heading: "Danny Kaye, 74, Dies; World Was His Stage". The article carries over to ... See More
Review & premiere of "Lethal Weapon", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #659871
March 6, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 6, 1987
* Best "Lethal Weapon" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Buddy cop action film - Mel Gibson
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Lethal Weapon" 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
1938 Jackie Coogan automobile accident...
Item #659632
May 5, 1935
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, May 5, 1935
* Jackie Coogan automobile accident
* Hollywood child actor star
* Uncle Fester - The Addams Family fame
The front page has a nice banner headline: "4 DIE; JACKIE COOGAN HURT" with subhead. (see) Nice for display. First report coverage continues on page 3 with 2 related photos.
Complete 1st section only with all 26 pages, rag edition in nice c... See More
Review & premiere of "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #659549
May 24, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 24, 1989
* Best "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Steven Spielberg - Harrison Ford
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the enterta... See More
Review & premiere of "Conan the Destroyer", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #659547
June 29, 1984
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 29, 1984
* Best "Conan the Destroyer" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Fantasy adventure - Arnold Schwarzenegger
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Conan the Destroyer" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - t... See More
Abraham Lincoln's 1st responder death...
Item #659498
June 14, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 14, 1932
* Dr. Charles Augustus Leale M.D. death
* Doctor who attended Abraham Lincoln
* Amelia Earhart visits Brussels, Belgium
Page 9 has a one column heading: "Mrs. Putnam Honored By Belgian King" with subhead. (see)
Page 21 has a one column heading: "DR. C. A. LEALE DIES; SAW LINCOLN SHOT" with subheads and photo. (see) Charles Leale was th... See More
Review & premiere of "No Way Out", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #659423
August 14, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 14, 1987
* Best "No Way Out" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Political thriller film - Kevin Costner
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "No Way Out" 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
Death of famed actor Marlon Brando...
Item #659195
July 3, 2004
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 3, 2004
* Marlon Brando death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actor
* "On The Waterfront" "The Godfather"
* Best title to be had ?
The top of the ftpg. has a 2 column head: "A Hollywood Iconoclast Who Transformed the Art of Acting" "Marlon Brando - 1924-2004" with 3 photos of him. The article carries over to take ... See More
First Modern Musical... Broadway's prominance set in stone...
Item #659170
September 19, 1866
NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 19, 1866
* "The Black Crook" 1st week advertisement
* Very first musical theatre performance of the first ever modern day musical!
* Niblo's Garden - Broadway - New York City
Although an inconspicuous listing on page 7, the advertisement for the Broadway production of "The Black Crook" is quite significant.
As Wikipedia notes: &quo... See More
Novelist Edgar Wallace in 1932....
Item #659167
January 24, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 8 only, January 24, 1932
* Edgar Wallace visits Hollywood
* English novelist, writer, playwright, screenwriter & more
Page 6-X of this section has a three column heading: "EDGAR WALLACE ENJOYS HOLLYWOOD" See images for coverage on Wallace's visit to Hollywood. It was here that he would became gravely ill and die about two weeks later.
Complete ... See More
Premiere of "Firestarter", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #659032
May 11, 1984
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 11, 1984
* Best "Firestarter" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere & review
* Science-fiction horror film - Drew Barrymore
* Second weekend of "Sixteen Candles"
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Firestarter", and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the ho... See More
Review & premiere of "The Breakfast Club", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #659018
February 15, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 15, 1985
* Best "The Breakfast Club" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* "The Brat Pack" - John Hughes
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Breakfast Club" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - th... See More
Premiere of "Raiders of the Lost Ark", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #658948
June 18, 1981
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 18, 1981
* Best "Raiders of the Lost Ark" film advertisement
* Grand Opening week movie premiere
* Steven Spielberg - Harrison Ford
* Opening day (eve) of "Superman II" ad
A terrific issue on the 1st week of the motion picture hit "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from... See More
Review & premiere of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #658931
November 16, 2001
LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 16, 2001
* Best "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* British-American fantasy film - Daniel Radcliffe
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspape... See More
Review & premiere of "Toy Story", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #658930
November 22, 1995
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 22, 1995
* Best "Toy Story" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere
* Woody & Buzz Lightyear
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Toy Story" 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.... See More
Actor John Barrymore death in 1942...
Item #658697
May 30, 1942
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 30, 1942
* John Barrymore death (1st report)
* Stage & Hollywood movie actor
The front page has a five column heading: "John Barrymore, Veteran Actor, Dies" with subhead. Related photos are on page 14. light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice.
Complete with all 26 ... See More
Mickey Rooney & Ava Gardner marry....
Item #658693
January 11, 1941
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Jan. 11, 1942
* Actor Mickey Rooney
* Actress Ava Gardner
* Marries - Wedding - Weds
The front page has a one column heading: "Mickey Rooney Slips Away and Weds Actress" with small photo. (see)
World War II News of the day. Complete 1st section only with 18 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes an... See More
Setting the stage for victory at Yorktown... Benedict Arnold in Connecticut...
Item #658624
September 18, 1781
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, Sept. 18, 1781 Page 2 has a letter from General Greene to Congress dated at Santee, S.C. mentioning the efforts of General Sumpter: "...Col. Wade Hampton made a charge on a part of the enemy's horse at the Quarter House...Col. Hampton...burnt four vessels loaded principally with valuable stores for the use of the British ... See More
Battle of Green Spring... Great reports on the Revolutionary War...
Item #658612
August 14, 1781
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, August 14, 1781
* Battle of Green Spring
* James County, Virginia
* Revolutionary War
The front page has news from captured correspondence including: "The revolt of the Pennsylvania line & Jersey brigade...are certainly events of very great importance, & must have very extensive effects both in reducing Washin... See More
1940 "Gone With the Wind" academy awards...
Item #658562
March 1, 1940
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 1, 1940
* "Gone with the Wind" movie
* 1940 Academy Awards (1st report)
* Vivien Leigh wins w/ photo
The front page has a one column heading: "Film Prizes Go to Robt. Donat and Miss Leigh" (see) Photo of Vivien Leigh is on the back page. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with ... See More
One of the best to be had on Lincoln's assassination... A Washington, D.C. newspaper...
Item #658488
April 16, 1865
SUNDAY MORNING CHRONICLE, Washington, D.C., April 16, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination (historic)
* It is BEST to have reports from the city where an event occurred.
As might be imagined newspapers from Washington reporting the assassination of Abraham Lincoln are exceedingly scarce and exceedingly desirable. Although newspapers from New York & Philadelphia remain among the most so... See More
Perhaps the best to be had on Lincoln's assassination... A Washington, D.C. newspaper...
Item #658487
April 15, 1865
DAILY MORNING CHRONICLE, Washington, D.C., April 15, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination (historic 1st report)
* It is BEST to have reports from the city where it occurred
As might be imagined newspapers from Washington reporting the assassination of Abraham Lincoln are exceedingly scarce and exceedingly desirable. Although newspapers from New York & Philadelphia remain among the... See More
Death of famed actor Henry Fonda...
Item #658417
March 12, 2011
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 12, 1982
* Henry Fonda death (early 1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actor
* "The Grapes of Wrath" fame
* Best title to be had ?
The ftpg. has a 2 column heading: "Henry Fonda Dies Peacefully at 77, Wife at His Side" with two photos. The article carries over to page 3 with 4 more related photos. (see) Nice to have this report in a newspaper ... 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
Tarzan and His Mate opening day advertisement...
Item #657891
April 19, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 19, 1934
* Tarzan and His Mate
* Opening day debut ad (eve)
* Edgar Rice Burroughs
* Johnny Weissmuller
Page 32 has a 12 x 7 3/4 inch movie advertisement for the movie "Tarzan and His Mate" for the opening day in New York City. This could be one earliest ads to be found in a publication.
News, sports and other advertisements of the day. Complete in 52 ... See More
John Dillinger is shot dead...
Item #657880
July 23, 1934
NEW YORK TIMES, July 23, 1934
* John Dillinger shot dead
* Chicago theater - 1st report
* World famous publication
The front page has a nice 3 line, 3 column headline on the death of the notorious gangster John Dillinger which reads: "DILLINGER SLAIN IN CHICAGO; SHOT DEAD BY FEDERAL MEN IN FRONT OF MOVIE THEATER" with several subheads including: "Reached
... See More
* John Dillinger shot dead
* Chicago theater - 1st report
* World famous publication
The front page has a nice 3 line, 3 column headline on the death of the notorious gangster John Dillinger which reads: "DILLINGER SLAIN IN CHICAGO; SHOT DEAD BY FEDERAL MEN IN FRONT OF MOVIE THEATER" with several subheads including: "Reached
Review & premiere of "Schindler's List", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #657453
December 15, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 15, 1993
* Best "Schindler's List" advertisement
* Steven Spielberg - Liam Neeson
* Grand Opening Day premiere
A terrific issue on the premiere 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 - the Hollywood area&#... See More
Death of actor John Wayne...
Item #657213
June 12, 1979
THE PRATT TRIBUNE, Kansas, June 12, 1979
* John Wayne death (1st report)
* American film actor
The front page has a two column heading: "John Wayne dies from cancer at 72" (see)
Six pages, a few small binding holes along 1st column which affect Wayne article, small address stamp in masthead, a little spine wear, otherwise good.... See More
Douglas MacArthur & Chester W. Nimitz promoted...
Item #657206
April 6, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 6, 1945
* Douglas MacArthur & Chester W. Nimitz
* Made top commanders in Pacific Theater
* World War II vs. Japanese
The front page has a nice banner headline: "M'ARTHUR HEADS U. S. ARMY IN PACIFIC" with subhead: "MacArthur and Nimitz Get Team Job to Deal Knockout" and photos. (see) Nice for display.
Other news, sports and advertisemen... See More
From the beginning of the movie industry...
Item #657043
April 17, 1897
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 17, 1897 The entire front page is taken up with 4 images which essentially signal the beginning days of the motion picture industry. The caption is: "Photography As An Adjunct to Theatrical Representation" showing men filming the advance of a train, to be used in a theater: "The Biograph at Work in a New York Theater". Other images are... See More
Premiere of "The Terminator", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #657012
October 26, 1984
LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 26, 1984
* Best "The Terminator" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Arnold Schwarzenegger - science-fiction
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Terminator" 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
End of the Massachusetts 54th Regiment...
Item #656896
July 21, 1865
THE LIBERATOR, Boston, July 21, 1865
* Rare anti-slavery title by William Lloyd Garrison
* End of 54th Massachusetts Infantry regiment
* African American - colored troops
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).
T... See More
Mary Pickford & Douglas Fairbanks divorce...
Item #656854
December 10, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 10, 1933
* Mary Pickford files for divorce
* Actor Douglas Fairbanks
* Nice headline for display
The top of the front page has a great banner headline: "DOUG SUED BY MARY PICKFORD" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Four related photos are on the back page. First report coverage on Actress Mary Pickford filing for divorce from actor Douglas Fai... See More
Clark Gable & Carole Lombard marry in 1939....
Item #656768
March 30, 1939
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 30, 1939
* Actor Clark Gable
* Actress Carole Lombard
* Marriage - wedding
The front page has a one column heading: "Gable Marries Miss Lombard in Elopement" Related photo is on the back page. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 42 pages, this is the "rag edition... See More
Actress Evelyn Hoey murder or suicide ?...
Item #656370
September 13, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 13, 1935
* Evelyn Hoey murder or suicide ?
* Broadway actress
The front page has a great banner headline: "JAIL TWO IN ACTRESS' DEATH" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Five related photos on the back page. First report coverage on the death of actress and singer Evelyn Hoey.
Complete with all 40 pages, this is the "rag edition"... See More
Theatrical special effects... Indian motorcycle...
Item #656335
April 26, 1913
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 26, 1913 The full ftpg. shows: "A Fireless Fire on the State - 16 Men & Elaborate Devices are Required to Produce the Effect". More inside with article: "The Elements on the Stage - Thunder Lightning, Wind, Rain and Fire" with 5 additional prints on how those effects are produced.
Near the back is a nice, illustrated advertisement... See More
Germany boycotts Jewish businesses: prelude to the Holocaust...
Item #656299
March 29, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, March 29, 1933
* Jewish holocaust begins
* Boycott order has been made (1st report)
* Nazi Germany - Third Reich
The front page bold, banner headline announces: "JEWS FACE DRASTIC BOYCOTT" with one column heads: "Nazi Troopers To Picket Their Stores April 1" and "No Violence, Leaders Warn Hiterites".
As noted in the National Holoc... See More
The original Brown Derby restaurant closes...
Item #656249
September 22, 1980
LOS ANGELES TIMES, September 22, 1980
* The original Brown Derby restaurant closes
* Wilshire Boulevard location
* Constructed in the shape of a brown derby
After decades of being known as one of the key hang-outs for Hollywood's elite, the original Brown Derby closes. This issue provides content related to both the closing and the temporary delay in demolition resulting from "mim... See More
From Salem, Oregon during the Civil War...
Item #656231
March 27, 1864
THE OREGON STATESMAN, Salem, April 25, 1864
* Rare title from the Old West
* American Civil War era
Rare to find Civil War era newspapers from Oregon. Various news of the day with Civil War reports.
Some of the articles include: "A Scene in the Salt Lake Theatre" "Something for Loyal Democrats---The Last Letter from Stephen A. Douglas" which is signed by him in ty... See More
Paul Bern suicide in 1932... Jean Harlow...
Item #656210
September 6, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 6, 1932
* Director Paul Bern suicide death (1st report)
* Actress Jean Harlow
The front page has a great banner headline: "JEAN HARLOW WIDOW BY SHOT" with subhead. (see) Nice for display. Related photo is on the back page. First report coverage on the suicide of Paul Bern, husband of famous movie actress, Jean Harlow.
Complete with all 28 pages, t... See More
George Burns arrested in 1938....
Item #656204
December 13, 1938
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 13, 1938
* Actor George Burns
* Gem - jewelry smuggling
* Arrest - pleads guilty
The front page has a great banner headline: "ACTOR'S JEWEL FRAUD TOLD" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Related photo on the back page showing Burns with Gracie Allen. First report coverage on actor George Burns pleading guilty for gem smuggling. Always nice ... See More
World premiere of Walt Disney's "Bambi"...
Item #656176
August 14, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 14, 1942
* World premiere of Walt Disney's animated film "Bambi"
In the midst of World War II, page 13 contains a review of the world premiere of the latest Walt Disney feature-length animated film, "Bambi". Bambi was released to theaters by RKO Radio Pictures on August 13, 1942. The fifth animated feature in the Disney animated features lib... See More
Perhaps the best Marilyn Monroe death newspaper to be had...
Item #655965
August 6, 1962
LOS ANGELES TIMES--EXTRA, California, August 6, 1962
* Death of Marilyn Monroe (1st report)
* Actress, singer, model and sex symbol
* Best title to be had ? rare as such
See the photo for the terrific front page report, with the two line banner headline: "MARILYN MONROE DIES; BLAME PILLS" and also: "First Details of Actress' Death in Brentwood". The front page... See More
Actress Mae West declared married in 1937...
Item #655957
July 17, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 17, 1937
* Actress Mae West
* Frank Wallace marriage
The front page has a one column heading: "Court Decides Mae West Is Mrs. Wallace" with photo. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 24 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high quality newsprint meant for... See More
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