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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.
Premieres of "Sleeping with the Enemy" & "L.A. Story", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #690989
February 08, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 8, 1991
* Sleeping with the Enemy & L.A. Story
* Opening day ads and reviews
* Other ads: Green Card, Home Alone, Awakening
This issue contains the opening day advertisements for two popular movies: "Sleeping with the Enemy" (with a full-page advertisement and review), and "L.A. Story" (with a double page advertisement with a review)... See More
Premiere of Walt Disney's "Aladdin", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #690987
November 11, 1992
LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 11, 1992 (Front and Calendar Sections)
* Walt Disney's Aladdin premiere
* Includes the review
* Additional popular movie advertisements
A terrific issue on the premiere of "Aladdin". This issue contains a nearly full-page movie premiere "starts today" advertisement. Also present is a positive review titled "The 1,001 Delights of &q... See More
Premieres of "ALADDIN" & "Bram Stoker's Dracula", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #690985
November 13, 1992
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 13, 1992
* Premier ad for "Bram Stoker's Dracula", with review
* Premier week of Aladdin
A terrific issue on the premiere of "Bram Stoker's Dracula" which includes a double page advertisement and a review. Also present is a full-page ad for the premier week of "Aladdin".
Additional large ads are for: "Don't get Sold Out... See More
"A Few Good Men" and "Forever Young" premiere ads, in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #690982
December 11, 1992
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 11, 1992
* A Few Good Men opening day ad and review
* Forever Young and The Muppet Christmas Carol ads
* Other popular movie advertisements
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture event of the year: "A Few Good Men", which includes a full-page advertisement introducing the film as the "Motion Picture Event of the Year", a ful... See More
Death of movie great Rock Hudson...
Item #690911
October 03, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 3, 1985
* Rock Hudson death (1st report)
* Hollywood Golden Age actor
* Best title to be had ?
The top of the font page has two photos of Rock Hudson captioned: "Rock Hudson as he appeared in mid-1960's, and in 1985 after he was stricken with AIDS." beneath which is a heading: "Rock Hudson Dies at 59 After Fighting AIDS" with subhead: "L... See More
Death of actor Alec Guinness (Obi-Wan Kenobi)...
Item #690900
August 07, 2000
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 7, 2000
* Alec Guinness' death - English stage, movie actor
* "Stars Wars" Obi-Wan Kenobi fame
* Lawrence of Arabia, Oliver Twist, Great Expectations, The Bridge on the River Kwai, and more
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 heade... See More
Premiere of "Coal Miner's Daughter", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #690881
March 07, 1980
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 7, 1980
* Best "Coal Miner's Daughter" film advertisement
* Grand Opening day movie premiere & review
* Life of country music singer Loretta Lynn
* Sissy Spacek & Tommy Lee Jones
An issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Coal Miner's Daughter" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper ... See More
Ebola... "Guardians of the Galaxy" premier and review...
Item #690821
August 01, 2014
LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 1, 2014 (our only issue of this date)
* Best "Guardians of the Galaxy" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere & review
* Chris Pratt, Vin Diesel, Zoe Saldaña
* Star-Lord, Groot, & Gamora
An issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Guardians of the Galaxy" - and perhaps no better issue could be ... See More
First report: Lincoln's assassination...
Item #690672
April 20, 1865
THE JOURNAL & COURIER, Little Falls, New York, April 20, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination (1st report)
* Ford's Theater - John Wilkes Booth
Being a weekly newspaper this issue has the first report of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. All columns on all pages have wide, black mourning rules.
The front page has: "The Great Calamity" which is an essay on Lincol... See More
A newspaper for the movie industry...
Item #690540
October 06, 1941
MOTION PICTURE DAILY, New York, Oct. 6, 1941 As the title suggests, this publication is replete with news concerning the movie industry. The front page has a photo of David O. Selznick with an article on him.
Eight pages, 9 by 12 inches printed on high-quality paper, tiny binding holes at the blank spine, good condition.
Mutiny on the Bounty... Captain William Bligh...
Item #690474
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 Singularity &am... See More
Latest news from the war front...
Item #690464
November 27, 1944
STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, Nov. 27, 1944 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports: "450 B29s Set Fires In Osaka, Main Jap Industrial Center" "Truman Sees More Men Ion Pacific Than in Europe" " Yank Link-U... See More
Latest news from the war front...
Item #690463
November 27, 1944
STARS & STRIPES, Italy Edition, Nov. 27, 1944 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Alexander New MTO Chief" "Yanks Inch Onto Plain of Cologne" "Bonomi Coalition Government Quits" and more, including reports on inside pages.
Eight pages, ... See More
Latest news from the war front...
Item #690462
November 29, 1944
STARS & STRIPES, Italy Edition, Nov. 29, 1944 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Heavy Rains Slow Yank Leyte Drive" "American Bombers Hit Other Isles In Philippines" "Allies Press For Control Of KeyLines" "East Front Quiet Has Nazi... See More
Latest news from the war front...
Item #690460
December 02, 1944
STARS & STRIPES, Italy Edition, Dec. 2, 1944 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Big Saar Valley City Falls" "Saarunion Taken; Resistance Mounts" "Red Army Takes Eger, In Hungary" "Indians Troops Again On 5th Army Front" and mu... See More
Latest news from the war front...
Item #690459
December 04, 1944
STARS & STRIPES, Italy Edition, Dec. 4, 1944 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Yanks Enter Gateways To Cologne And Saar" "8th May Try Bypass Plan At Ravenna""Russians 75 Miles From Austria Line" "Nazis Now Threaten To Ignore All R... See More
Latest news from the war front...
Item #690458
December 05, 1944
STARS & STRIPES, Italy Edition, Dec. 5, 1944 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Greek Civil War Looms; Martial Law Is Declared" "3rd Forces Second Crossing Of Saar" "Allies Hold Over Half of Hungary" and more, including reports on insid... See More
Latest news from the war front...
Item #690457
December 08, 1944
STARS & STRIPES, Italy Edition, Dec. 8, 1944 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Yank Units Four Miles From Saar Coal Capital" "Red Army Moves 95 Miles In 7 Days" "Nazis Flee North of Ravenna" and more. Much on the inside pages as well.
... See More
From the closing months of World War II...
Item #690452
June 26, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, June 26, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports: "U.S. Will Base B29s On Okinawa, Step Up Bomb Load and Raids" "8th AF Bombers, Fighters Fly Over to 'Occupy' Reich" &q... See More
From the closing months of World War II...
Item #690451
June 27, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, June 27, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports: "GIs, Guerrillas Tighten Vise On Luzon Japs" "B29s Batter 10 Jap Factories" "Ground Forces Slated For Most Discharges&quo... See More
From the closing months of World War II...
Item #690450
June 28, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, June 28, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports: "Stettinius Out; Gets League Job" "Byrnes May Get Post as State Chief" "245,000 GIs Left in UK To Leave Fast--Koenig"... See More
From the closing months of World War II...
Item #690448
June 30, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, June 30, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports: "450 Superforts Hurl Fire Bombs on Fort Key Japanese Ports" "Allies Hold Up Nod to Poles" & much more inside.
Included is... See More
From the closing months of World War II...
Item #690447
July 02, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, July 2, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports: "U.S. Seizes Kume Island, 50 Mi. West of Okinawa" "Japan, China Battered Anew By Air Fleets" "July 4 Will See Yanks in Ber... See More
From the closing months of World War II...
Item #690446
July 03, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, July 3, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports: "Greatest Fire Raid Sears Japs" "600 B29s Out; B25s Strike From Okinawa" "Allies Push Inland After Borneo Landing Near Bal... See More
From the closing months of World War II...
Item #690445
July 04, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, July 4, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports: "Borneo Airfields Reported Seized" "Insists U.S. Define Aims In Jap War" and much more including 3 war-related photos.
Four pa... See More
From the closing months of World War II...
Item #690444
July 05, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, July 5, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports: "U.S. Flag Is Raised Over Berlin" "2nd Armored Takes Over Occupation" "B29s Put Torch to 4 More Cities" and much more... See More
The war continues against Japan...
Item #690396
July 07, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, July 7, 1945
* USS Columbia - United States Navy crusier
* Japanese kamikaze airplane attack photo (rare)
This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports include: "400 Superforts Hit 5 Cities in J... See More
The war continues against Japan...
Item #690395
July 09, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, July 9, 1945
* USS Newcomb & Leutze - Navy Destroyers
* Japanese Kamikaze airplane attacks
* Invasion of Lingayen Gulf - Luzon, Phillipines
This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports inc... See More
The war continues against Japan...
Item #690394
July 10, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, July 10, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports include: "Superforts Smack Honshu; 'Mediums' Also Ravage Isles" "Red Troops Tear Down U.S. Posters in Berlin" "New... See More
The war continues against Japan...
Item #690393
July 11, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, July 11, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports include: "1,000 Planes Over Tokyo 8 Hrs." "Other Ships By Hundreds Bomb Isles" "Mightiest Men o' War In Big Strike&quo... See More
The war continues against Japan...
Item #690392
July 12, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, July 12, 1945
* Island of Kyushu, Japan
* Attack on Kamikazes airdromes
* Operation Iceberg - Okinawa campaign
This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports include: "Suicide Plane ... See More
The war continues against Japan...
Item #690391
July 13, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, London Edition, July 13, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead. Penciled at the top is "War Dept."
The front page reports include: "550 B29s Pound 5 Jap Cities" "200 Planes Rip Sumatra, Tokyo Says" "19 Full Bomb Groups OF 8th AF Now in U.S.&quo... See More
Review & premiere of "The Big Lebowski", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #690338
March 06, 1998
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 6, 1998
* Best "The Big Lebowski" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Crime comedy - Jeff Bridges "The Dude"
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Big Lebowski" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - t... See More
Premier of Walt Disney's "Sleeping Beauty" - ad and review...
Item #690224
February 08, 1959
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 8, 1959
* The last Walt Disney animated feature film adaptation of a Fairy Tale for 30 years
* Grammy for 'Best Soundtrack" - Oscar for "Best Scoring of a Musical Picture"
* Pre-Premier showing (in New York) advertisement
Page 9X has a large (7"x14"), pre-premier advertisement for the New York showing of "WALT DISNEY&#
Reviews & premieres of "Saturday Night Fever", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #690189
December 16, 1977
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 16, 1977
* Best "Saturday Night Fever" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie review
* Disco music era craze - Bee Gees
* Dance drama film - John Travolta
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Saturday Night Fever", and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainme... See More
1977 George Lucas' "Star Wars" advertisement......
Item #690154
December 23, 1977
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Friday, Dec. 23, 1977
* George Lucas' amazingly successful, original Star Wars
* Epic space-opera movie - film - pop-culture phenomenon
* Extremely rare Christmas holiday season advertisement
Inside the "View" section is a full page advertisement for George Lucas' "Star Wars" for the Christmas holiday season the same year this movie made it&#... See More
Review & premiere of "Sleepless in Seattle", in a L.A. newspaper...
Item #690128
June 25, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 25, 1993
* Best "Sleepless in Seattle" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere review
* Romantic comedy-drama film
* Tom Hanks & Meg Ryan
* Also "Dennis the Menace" opening & more
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Sleepless in Seattle" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the... See More
1980 Olivia Newyon-John TV special...
Item #690122
March 22, 1996
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 22, 1996
* Hollywood Nights TV special
* Olivia Newton-John & more
* Best publication to be had
The bottom of page 6 of section VI has a 6 x 3 1/2 advertisement of the Olivia Newton-John's TV special: "Hollywood Nights" on the same day the special aired. A extremely rare issue as it would not have been saved since it contains no historically signi... See More
Superfortresses hammer Japan...
Item #689950
June 10, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, Paris edition, June 10, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "3 B29 Fleets Hammer Japan; Yanks Blast at Okinawa Pockets" "Superforts' Attack On Plane Plants Is 1st Triple Raid" "Full Surrender Demand Bars Jap Peace Plea, Pre... See More
Superfortresses hammer Japan...
Item #689949
June 10, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, Paris edition, June 10, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "3 B29 Fleets Hammer Japan; Yanks Blast at Okinawa Pockets" "Superforts' Attack On Plane Plants Is 1st Triple Raid" "Full Surrender Demand Bars Jap Peace Plea, Pre... See More
Borneo invaded... Rita Hayworth...
Item #689948
June 12, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, Paris Edition, June 12, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Allies Invade Borneo And Nearby Labuan; Resistance Is Slight" "Yanks Repulse Two Okinawa Counter-Blows" "Japan Bombed 5th Day in Row" "At Least 500,000 Men ... See More
Borneo invaded... Rita Hayworth...
Item #689947
June 12, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, Paris edition, June 12, 1945
* Borneo campaign - Southwest Pacific
* Pin-up girl Rita Hayworth photo
This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Allies Invade Borneo And Nearby Labuan; Resistance Is Slight" "Yanks Repulse Two Okinawa Counter... See More
Renewed attacks on Okinawa...
Item #689946
June 13, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, June 13, 1945
* Battle of Okinawa nearing the end
This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Okinawa Attack Renewed; Caps Refuse to Give Up; Aussies Gain on Borneo" "U.S. Forces Smash At Enemy's Cores Of Resistance" "Patton Sa... See More
B29s pound Osaka... Audie Murphy...
Item #689943
June 16, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, June 16, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "520 B29s Hammer Osaka" "Plan to Raze Japan Told By Arnold" and more, plus an article: "Hero Groggy After Day at Home & Learning About Rationing" which is about Lt. Audie Mu... See More
Premiere of "It's My Party", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #689939
March 22, 1996
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 22, 1996
* Best "It's My Party" film advertisement
* Grand Opening day movie premiere
* Olivia Newton-John - American drama
An issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "It's My Party" 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
Battle to the finish...
Item #689929
February 10, 1944
STARS & STRIPES, Feb. 10, 1944 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "Red Threaten 15 More Nazi Divisions" "Krivoi Ron Is Ringed On 3 Sides; Escape Line West Imperiled" "Calais Targets Hits by Mediums For 37th Day" "Nimitz Calls China Bases ... See More
War focus is now on the Pacific Theater...
Item #689916
June 08, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, Southern Germany Edition, June 8, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports: "450 Supers Raid Osaka; Okinawa Airport Is Taken" "5 Divs. Ready for Final Drive on 20,000 Foe" "2,500 Tons of Fire Bombs Rake 2d Largest City" & m... See More
Battle of the Bulge...
Item #689915
December 31, 1944
STARS & STRIPES, Paris Edition, Dec. 31, 1944 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
The front page reports on the Battle of the Bulge with: "Retake 1/3 of Bulge" and: "Patton Cuts Its Waist To 17 Miles" and two related photos and a map captioned: "The German bulge shrinks fr... See More
Heading towards Berlin...
Item #689914
March 01, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, Paris Edition, March 1, 1945 This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
Front page banner headline: "1st Crosses Erft at 3 Points" with subheads: "Ninth Gains Was Security Veils News" "Reds Near Baltic; Take Neustettin". Also a front page map: "Allied a... See More
Frankfurt falls to the American Army...
Item #689912
March 30, 1945
STARS & STRIPES, Paris Edition, March 30, 1945
* Battle of Frankfurt, Germany (capture)
* General George S. Patton's Third Army
* Nazis - Germans falling apart
This was the: "Daily Newspaper of U.S. Armed Forces in the European Theater of Operations" as noted in the masthead.
Front page banner headline: "Frankfurt Falls to Third" with subheads... See More
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