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Movies, Film & Theater
Actors, actresses, Hollywood, Broadway, and more...<br />
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.<br />
Note: Some newspapers shown are of significant events upon which future movies and/or plays were based.
Feature on Brian Eno... Pat Benatar's music career begins at a NYC nightclub...
Item #705448
April 03, 1978
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 3, 1978
* Pat Benatar - American singer and songwriter
* Woman musician's career begins at a NYC nightclub
* Noticed for the first time by a record representative
* Feature article on Brian Eno - music pioneer
Page 81 has a amazing ad for "PAT BENATAR" performances at the Tramps nightclub in New York City. T... See More
1978 March Against South Africa's Apartheid...
Item #705446
March 06, 1978
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 6, 1978
* NAACP sponsored march to Centennial Park
* Opposition to South Africa's apartheid
* Nashville, Tennessee - Men's tennis Davis Cup
Page 12 has a heading: "March Against Apartheid..." with related photo. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason t... See More
1974 Attica film American premiere advertisement...
Item #705443
April 11, 1974
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 11, 1974
* ATTICA - American documentary film
* 1971 Attica prison riot - uprising - rebellion
* American premiere movie advertisement
Page 78 has a 14 x 6 inch advertisement for for the American premiere of "ATTICA" film in Manhattan. This film was directed by Cinda Firestone. (see images)
I suspect this to b... See More
1976 "RUSH" NYC nightclub concert ad...
Item #705442
December 13, 1976
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 13, 1976
* RUSH - Canadian progressive rock band
* Geddy Lee - Neil Peart - Alex Lifeson
* "All The World's A Stage" album tour
* Palladium nightclub concert hall advertisement
* and the Capitol Theater in Passaic, New Jersey
Page 103 has a advertisement for upcoming "RUSH" concerts at the Palladiu... See More
Great Western print on the cover...
Item #705432
June 07, 1890
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, June 7, 1890 The full ftpg. is a great illustration which seems as though it was taken from the Western movie, captioned: "Life in the Mining Regions of the Far West--Selling his Life Dearly." showing a cowboy trying to fend off a group of Indians on horseback.
A fullpg. with 9: "Sketches In A Pool Room" and three full pages with... See More
Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Bobby Jones, Fanny Brice...
Item #705407
September 30, 1926
MID-WEEK PICTORIAL, the "News Of The World In Pictures" published by the New York Times, Sept. 30, 1926 Full front page is a photo of Bobby Jones, runner-up in the American Amateur Golf Championship shaking hands with George Von Elm, the winner.
The doublepage centerfold has a great montage of 20 of the best baseball players of the day, including Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Waite Hoyt,... See More
Lengthy battle report from General Hooker...
Item #705404
October 31, 1862
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Oct. 31, 1862
* From the capital of the Confederacy
* Major General Joseph Hooker letter
* Official account pf the Battle of Glendale
Not just a newspaper from the Confederates States, but from the capital of the Confederacy. The front page includes: "Confederate & State Authority" "Killed At Pocotaligo" "Southern ... See More
Mutiny on the Bounty... Captain William Bligh...
Item #705383
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1790 * Mutiny on the Bounty
* Captain William Bligh
Near the back 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 Sea, which for their Singulari... See More
1978 "Meat Loaf" NYC nightclub concert ad...
Item #705381
March 06, 1978
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 6, 1978
* MEAT LOAF - American singer musician
"Bat Out of Hell" debut album tour concert
* Palladium nightclub concert hall advertisement
Page 55 has a 10 1/2 x 6 1/2 advertisement for upcoming "MEAT LOAF LIVE" concerts at the Palladium nightclub in Manhattan. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extr... See More
1976 Washington Sqaure Park race riot... NYC...
Item #705379
September 27, 1976
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Sept. 27, 1976
* Washington Square Park race riots - NYC
* Racially charged violence - Negroes vs. whites
The front page has a heading: "ALL QUIET IN WASHINGTON SQUARE; What Price Peace in the Park?" Pages 16 & 17 has a report headed; "What Price Peace in the Park" with subhead and related photo.see image... See More
1974 James Taylor concerts advertisement....
Item #705373
April 18, 1974
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 18, 1974
* James Taylor - American singer - songwriter - guitarist
* Concert performances at 2 venues advertisement
Page 55 has a full page advertisement for upcoming "JAMES TAYLOR IN CONCERT" performances at Carnegie Hall and Nassau Coliseum. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because the... See More
1974 Gregg Allman & Deep Purple concert ads...
Item #705346
March 07, 1974
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 7, 1974
* Gregg Allman - Musician - singer - songwriter
* Carnegie Hall concert advertisement - Manhattan
* Deep Purple - English hard rock band
* Heavy metal & modern hard rock music pioneers
* Madison Square Garden concert advertisement
Page 47 has a nice full page advertisement for upcoming "The GREGG ALLMAN ... See More
1979 Neil Young w/ Crazy Horse concert ad...
Item #705339
August 20, 1979
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Aug. 20, 1979
* Neil Young - Canadian-American singer - songwriter
* "Rust Never Sleeps" album concert tour w/ Crazy horse
* Palladium nightclub concert hall advertisement
Page 45 has a nice full page advertisement for upcoming "NEIL YOUNG" concerts at the Palladium nightclub in Manhattan. (see images)
I sus... See More
Allen Ginsberg and Dustin Hoffman...
Item #705300
May 26, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, May 26, 1966 A great issue of this famous counter-culture newspaper as the front page features an article with photo of: "Allen Ginsberg: Hustler for Life".
It is worth noting that "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. Founded in 1955, the Voice began as a p... See More
1972 Festival of Hope for crippled children...
Item #705282
August 03, 1972
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Aug. 3 1972
* Festival of Hope - for crippled children
* Two-day rock concerts at Roosevelt Raceway
* Jefferson Airplane - The James Gang
* Elephant's Memory - Bo Diddley & much more
Page 29 has a full page advertisement for the "FESTIVAL OF HOPE", a benefit music festival for crippled children. Many of the kn... See More
One of the most dramatic Kennedy assassination issues to be had...
Item #705266
November 22, 1963
CITIZEN-NEWS, Hollywood, California, November 22, 1963
* Unique JFK assassination issue
See the photos for one of the most dramatic front pages to be had reporting the assassination of President John F. Kennedy.
Unlike most issues of the day, which would have had a photo of JFK on the front page and a headline like "Kennedy Assassinated" with a wealth of reporting, this newsppaer... See More
President Roosevelt dies...
Item #705194
April 13, 1945
THE STARS AND STRIPES, Italy Edition, April 13, 1945
* President Franklin D. Roosevelt - FDR death
The 3-line banner headline announces: "PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT DEAD AT 63" with a black-bordered photo of him. The report datelined at Washington, April 12, begins: "President Franklin Delano Roosevelt died this afternoon at 4:35 p.m...at his "little White Hous... See More
1976 The Allman Brothers Band breakup...
Item #705145
October 11, 1976
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 11, 1976
* The Allman Brothers Band breakup
* American Southern blues rock band
* Gregg & Duane Allman - Dickie Betts
The front page has a heading: "WHY THE ALLMAN BROTHERS DIED YOUNG..." with photo of Gregg allman and Dicky Betts.
Page 12 has a heading: "Why the Allman Brothers Died Young" with som... See More
1975 Bad Company Madison Square Garden concert ad...
Item #705144
May 26, 1975
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 26, 1975
* Bad Company - Straight Shooter album tour
* English rock supergroup band - Paul Rodgers
* Madison Square Garden concert advertisement
* Leslie West - American guitarist singer songwriter
* Beacon Theater on Broadway performance ad
Page 121 has a nice full page advertisement for a "Bad Company" concert... See More
Premiere of "Fly Away Home", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #705128
September 13, 1996
CALENDAR section only of the Los Angeles Times, Sept. 13, 1996
* Best "Fly Away Home" film advertisement
* Grand Opening day movie premiere & review
* Family adventure drama - Actor Jeff Daniels
An issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Fly Away Home" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertain... See More
1977 KISS Concert Ad & "Pumping Iron" premiere...
Item #705110
January 17, 1977
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 17, 1977
* KISS rock band concert advertisement
* First performance at Madison Square Garden
* Rock and Roll Over album Tour
* "Pumping Iron" docudrama film - movie
* World of professional bodybuilding - Mr. Olympia
* Opening day - World premiere advertisement
* Arnold Schwarzenegger - Lou Ferrigno & more
Page... See More
Premiere of "Hotel Rwanda"... Premiere of "Fat Albert"...
Item #705109
December 25, 2004
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 25, 2004
* Many full-page ads leading up to the Oscars
* Christmas-season movie releases: Fat Albert, Hotel Rwanda, The Woodsman, & Meet the Fockers
Christmas Season full-page ads premiering: "Hotel Rwanda", "Fat Albert" (which includes a review), "The Woodsman", starring Kevin Bacon, and "Meet the... See More
"The Chronicles of Narnia", "Memoirs of a Geisha", "Brokeback Mountain" - premiere ads & reviews...
Item #705105
December 09, 2005
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 9, 2005
* "The Chronicles of Narnia", 2-page premier ad & review
* "Memoirs of a Geisha", 2-page premier ad & review
* "Brokeback Mountain", premier ad & review
The lead into Oscar Season shows terrific 2-page ads premiering: "The Chronicles of Narnia" & "Memoirs of a Geisha",... See More
World premiere movie ad for 1974 "Chinatown"...
Item #705088
June 20, 1974
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village (weekly), New York, June 20, 1974
* "Chinatown" World premiere movie advertisement
* American neo-noir mystery psychological drama film
* Roman Polanski - Jack Nicholson - Faye Dunaway
Page 83 has a nice advertisement for "Chinatown" for it's World premiere in Manhattan. This ad is for the very first showing of the film. (openin... See More
Introducing "Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs"...
Item #705010
January 14, 1938
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 alto... See More
1967 Bob Dylan's "Don't Look Back" film opening day ad...
Item #704957
September 07, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 7, 1967
* Bob Dylan - "Dont Look Back" opening premiere
* 1965 concert tour in England movie - film advertisement
* American folk singer - songwriter
Page 31 has a 5 x 4 inch advertisement for the opening day premiere of "DON'T LOOK BACK", a Bob Dylan film of his 1965 concert tour in England. (see image... See More
1972 Bette Milder debut album & concert ads...
Item #704942
November 23, 1972
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 23, 1972
* Bette Milder - American singer & actress
* "The Driving Miss M" debut album release
* Philharmonic Hall concert advertisement
Page 57 has a nice full page advertisement for the release of Bette Milder's debut album "The Driving Miss M".
Page 63 has a 6 x 3 1/2 inch ad for her concert at... See More
Weekend premiere of "Monty Python's Life of Brian", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #704928
August 19, 1979
LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 19, 1979 (Front & Calendar Sections)
* "Monty Python's Life of Brian" (small ad)
* Apocalypse Now (full-page ad)
* Opening weekend for both
A terrific issue on the premiere weekends of the motion picture hits "Monty Python's Life of Brian" and "Apocalypse Now". Additional large ads are for "Hooper", "Ro... See More
Premiere of "Rocky", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #704914
December 01, 1976
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 1, 1976
* Best "Rocky" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* American sports drama film
* Sylvester Stallone - Rocky Balboa
A terrific issue on the 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 are... See More
John Wilkes Booth 3 years before his notoriety...
Item #704904
March 17, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 17, 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 Richard III at the Mary Provost Theater in New York--starring John Wilkes Booth. See the photo below for the complete ... See More
Review & premiere of "Purple Rain", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #704896
July 27, 1984
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 27, 1984
* Best "Purple Rain" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Rock musical drama film - Prince
* The Corsicain Brothers opening day as well
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Purple Rain", which includes a full-page ad and review. Other premiers and recent releases with full-page ads includ... See More
Arnold Schwarzenegger wins 1973 Mr. Olympia...
Item #704875
September 13, 1973
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 13, 1973
* 1973 Mr. Olympia bodybuilding competition
* Actor bodybuilder Arnold Schwarzenegger wins
* Brooklyn Academy of Music in New York City
Page 51 has a photo showing Schwarzenegger at the competition with related article. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save... See More
Early Disney World description in 1973...
Item #704874
September 06, 1973
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 6, 1973
* Early Walt Disney World description
* Entertainment resort complex
* Orlando, Orange Co., Florida
The front page has a heading "Das Disney World" Text continues on page 64. See images for portion.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
I... See More
Premiere of "The Matrix"... Pre-releases of "Out of Towners" & "Cookie's Fortune.".
Item #704866
March 28, 1999
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 28, 1999 (Calendar Section only)
* "Matrix" pre-release ad
* Pre-release of "The Out of Towners"
A terrific 2-page ad prior to the premiere of the cult classic movie "The Matrix", starring Keanu Reeves & Lawrence Fishburne. Additionally, a pre-premier ad of "The Out of Towners", staring Goldie Hawn & Steve Ma... See More
1972 Grand Funk Railroad MSG concert advertisement...
Item #704839
November 16, 1972
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 16, 1972
* Grand Funk (Railroad) concert advertisement
* American rock band - Madison Square Garden
Page 63 has a nice full page advertisement for a "GRAND FUNK" concert at Madison Square Garden. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
Th... See More
1968 Andy Warhol superstar Viva w/ photos...
Item #704837
February 22, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Feb. 22, 1968
* Andy Warhol superstar actress VIVA w/ photos
* Underground cinema - The Factory editorial
The front page has a heading: "Viva of the Visions: A Scar is Borne" with lead-in: "Andy's Juliet" with photo. (see images) Lengthy text continues inside with another related photo. See images for portion ... See More
Premiere of "Patriot Games"... Recent releases of "House Sitter" & "Sister Act.".
Item #704809
June 05, 1992
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 5, 1992
* "Patriot Games" - premiere ad and ft-pg. review
* Pre-release, full-pg. ad of "House Sitter"
A terrific issue on the premiere of "Patriot Games", starring Harrison Ford, including a 3-page advertisement accompanied by a frontpage review with pictues. Additionally, the pre-premier ad of "House Sitter", stari... See More
"A Clockwork Orange" opening movie review and ad...
Item #704804
December 30, 1971
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Dec. 30, 1971
* "A Clockwork Orange"
* Premiere review and ad
* Movie director Stanley Kubrick
* Dystopian crime film
As most might be aware "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. It introduced free-form, high-spirited, and passionate journalism into ... See More
Premiere of "Sister Act" & recent releases of Alein 3 and Lethal Weapon 3...
Item #704803
May 29, 1992
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 29, 1992
* "Sister Act" - premiere ad and review
* "Far and Away" - double-page ad
A terrific issue on the premiere of "Sister Act" which includes a nearly full-page advertisement accompanied by a review. Other popular movie advertisements include: "Far and Away" (double-page ad - 2nd weekend), "Cold Heaven", &quo... See More
World premiere ad for "The Godfather Part II"...
Item #704802
December 16, 1974
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village (weekly), New York, Dec. 16, 1974
* "The Godfather Part II" World premiere advertisement
* American epic crime film - Sicilian mafia - Cosa Nostra
* Francis Ford Coppola movie - Actor Al Pacino & more
Page 88 has a nice advertisement for "The Godfather Part II" for it's World premiere in Manhattan. This ad is for that very fi... See More
1963 Barbra Streisand nightclub advertisement....
Item #704710
January 24, 1963
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 24, 1963
* Early Barbra Streisand - singer & actress
* When she was only 21 years old
* The Blue Angel nightclub performance
* Comedian Lenny Bruce advertisement
Page 26 under "cafes & coffee house" is a advertisement for a "Barbra Streisand" performance at The Blue Angel nightclub with opening act ... See More
1962 "Lawrence of Arabia" film opening day ad...
Item #704667
December 13, 1962
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 13, 1962
* Lawrence of Arabia opening day premiere
* Epic biographical adventure drama film
* Peter O'Toole & Alec Guinness movie ad
Page 12 has a 5 x 3 1/2 inch advertisement for the opening day of "Lawrence of Arabia" in New York City.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no r... See More
1964 Muhammad Ali vs. Sonny Liston advertisement...
Item #704659
February 20, 1964
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 20, 1964
* Muhammad Ali (Cassius Clay) vs. Sonny Liston (1st)
* Famous boxing's World Heavyweight Championship
* One of the greatest sports moments of the 20th century
Page 10 has a 4 x 4 inch advertisement for this upcoming boxing match at the local theater (Village Theatre). (see image)
Page 3 has a comical advertis... See More
1961 Stan Brakhage's experimental films showing...
Item #704609
October 12, 1961
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 12, 1961
* American underground filmmaker Stan Brakage
* Experimental films - avant-garde cinema
* Provincetown Playhouse theatre advertisement
* "Wedlock House, An Intercourse" - "The Dead"
* "Cat's Cradle - "Daybreak" and more
Page 9 has a 4 x 2 inch advertisement for: "The ... See More
Death of famed actor & singer Dean Martin...
Item #704583
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
The iconic phrase that defined the hippie movement...
Item #704529
September 29, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Sept. 29, 1966
* Great Timothy Leary article w/ photos
* "TURN ON, TUNE IN, DROP OUT" start
* Psychedelic drugs - LSD - magic mushrooms
* Harvard University Psilocybin Project founder
Beginning on the front page is a wonderful and detailed article concerning Dr. Timothy Leary with the heading: "At the Village Theatre: Dr. Leary's For... See More
1963 Barbra Streisand nightclub advertisement....
Item #704496
January 17, 1963
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 17, 1963
* Early Barbra Streisand - singer & actress
* When she was only 21 years old
* The Blue Angel nightclub performance
* Jerry Stiller & Anne Meara advertisement
Page 24 under "cafes & coffee house" is a advertisement for a "Barbra Streisand" performance at The Blue Angel nightclub. Interes... See More
Early actress Eileen Fulton in 1962...
Item #704464
February 15, 1962
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Feb. 15, 1962
* American actress Eileen Fulton
* Off-Broadway "The Fantasticks" play
* "As the World Turns" soap opera fame
Page 10 has a small photo of a young Eileen Fulton with brief text that begins with: "Eileen Fulton has succeeded Liza Stuart in 'the Fantasticks'...", a off-Broadway play. ... See More
"The Living Theatre" closes it's doors in 1963...
Item #704373
October 24, 1963
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 24, 1963
* The Living Theatre - experimental theater
* Avant-garde - Julian Beck - Judith Malina
* Closed for bankruptcy - tax evasion crime
The front page has a heading: "Living Theatre Goes Broke; Becks Brigged by Feds" with 2 related photos. (see images) Article continues on a inside page. Lengthy text continues on ... See More
1976 "A Star Is Born" film opening day NYC ad...
Item #704362
December 27, 1976
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 27, 1976
* "A Star Is Born" opening day in NYC
* Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson
* Musical romantic drama film - movie
* Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson
* Musical romantic drama film - movie
Page 44 has a nice full page advertisement for the opening day showing of "A Star Is Born" film in New York City. (see images)
I suspect thi
... See More
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