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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.
General Phil Sheridan...
Item #173898
January 23, 1875
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 23, 187 5 Full front pg. illus. of "Alfonso XII. of Spain, and His Mother, Ex-Queen Isabella." Inside is a full pg. Nast illus. of "Drawing his Sword for the Political Roman Church."
Doublepage centerfold entitled "Disaster on the St. Bernard-Overwhelmed by Snow." 1/4 pg. portrait of "Lieutenant General P.H. Sheridan." 1/... See More
Baseball in England...
Item #173858
September 05, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 5, 1874 The most interesting print is a very nice full page print captioned: "Baseball in England -- The Match on Lord's Cricket Grounds Between the Red Stockings and The Athletics". It is unusual in that it shows the full field with players in their positions, and spectators in the foreground.
There is a related article further into th... See More
Paterson, New Jersey...
Item #173850
August 08, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 8, 1874 Halfpg. street scene: 'Reunion of Veterans at Paterson, N.J.' Comic fullpg: 'Sketches at Our Hotel in the Country'. Various scenes of warfare in Europe. Ftpg. "The Mere Shadow Has Still Some Backbone" by Nast. Fullpg. "The Columbia Boys -- Grand Reception in New York" is comprised of three scenes. Fullpg. "... See More
The burned district of Chicago...
Item #173848
August 01, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 1, 1874 Full ftpg: "The College Regatta--The Winner Crew" and a fullpg. inside: "The College Regatta--The Finish".
Doublepage centerfold: "The City of Chicago, Showing the Burnt District" is a nice panorama. Fullpg "Caesarphobia" by Nast. Fullpg "Archbishop Manning".
Complete in sixteen pages.
Shad fishing in the James River...
Item #173824
May 09, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, May 9, 1874 Halfpg: "Shad Fishing in the James River, Opposite Richmond" & "The New Government Building at St. Louis, Mo." Fullpg. Nast cartoon: "The Power of the Press". Fullpg. with 2 illus: "A Scene on the Mosquito Coast"
Complete in sixteen pages.
Red River Texas...
Item #173820
April 25, 1874
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Apr. 25, 1874 Halfpg; 'The Slave Ship--Sighting an English Cruiser' 'Western Sketches--Arkansas Pilgrims in Camp' 'A Freshet in the Red River, Texas' Full ftpg. Th. Nast. "The Grand Occasion of the Century". Fullpg "Rags for Our Working-Men -- Specie for the Foreigners". Dblpgctrfld "The Carnival in the Bavarian Alps".
Com... See More
Winslow Homer Print...
Item #173780
December 06, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 6, 1873 Certainly the prime print in this issue is the full page by famed artist Winslow Homer titled: "The Last Days Of Harvest".
Other prints within this issue include a full ftpg. political cartoon: "Poor Old Spain!", a three-quarter pg: "Preparing for Thanksgiving--Flanking the Victim", seven small prints of: "North ... See More
Winslow Homer... 'The Nooning" (shows young boys w/ hound dog)...
Item #173748
August 16, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 16, 1873 The front page features the portrait of John Tyndall with accompany article. Full page illustrations are: 'Town and Country' and 'Giving the Chicks A Dip' shows children swimming. Contains the full page famous Homer print: 'The Nooning' shows young boys with a hound dog.
Supplement: Nearly full page: 'Interior of a J... See More
Susan B. Anthony...
Item #173736
July 05, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, July 5, 1873 The front page illustration is entitled "Prepared for the Campaign - a Reverie of the Coming Summer." Inside is a small, one column illustration of "Susan B. Anthony" plus an article headed: "Susan B. Anthony's Vote", talking of her being arrested for voting in Rochester. Rare to find prints of her.
An article ent... See More
Modoc Indian War...
Item #173730
June 14, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 14, 1873 The front page features illustrations 'Our Indian Allies in the Modoc War' and 'The Lava Bed Region' with an accompanying article. A full page: 'The Modoc War Region' shows 5 scenes including 'Captain Jack's Cave and Stronghold' with text. A fullpage features two half-page illustrations 'Richmond College, Ri... See More
The "Bloody Benders"... Burial of Captain Hall...
Item #173728
June 07, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 7, 1873 (supplement not included - see note below)
The front page features a full page illustration: 'The Burial of Captain Hall' with an accompanying article and a map illustration of 'The North Polar Region' of his expedition. Nice full page with 3 illustrations on: 'The Bender Murders Near Cherryvale, Kansas'. Three illustrations on: ... See More
Thomas Nast...
Item #173704
March 15, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 15, 1873 A full front page illustration: 'The Doubtful Bank Note' shows a merchant questioning one given in payment. Full page: 'An Irish Wake'. An article entitled "Jesuit Defeats" with a half-page illustration 'The Unseen Signal of the Jesuits.' Nice Thomas Nast doublepage centerfold 'Every Public Question With A Ey... See More
Great Thomas Nast Christmas centerfold...
Item #173684
January 04, 1873
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 4, 1873 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.
The front page shows: "Christmas Dinner Gone!" with two Black men chasing a rabbit. In... See More
Andersonville Prison...
Item #173654
September 21, 1872
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 21, 1872 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "General Orders." Inside is a full pg. Nast illus. of "Let Us Clasp Hands Over the Bloody Chasm." (Andersonville Prison). Three 1/4 pg. portraits of "Abraham Lincoln, Andrew Johnson, and Ulysses S. Grant." 2/3 pg. illus. of "The Wreck of the "Metis"-Thrown Up on the Beach.... See More
North Carolina bandits...
Item #173604
March 30, 1872
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 30, 1872 Full ftpg. Thomas Nast political cartoon. Halfpg: 'The New City Hall, San Francisco'. Nice fullpg. montage of 9 illus. on: 'The North Carolina Bandits' with insets of the outlaws.
Making wine...
Item #173566
November 18, 1871
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 18, 1871 Ftpg. Nast political cartoon: "Killing the Goose that Laid the Golden Egg". Halfpg: "Python Swallowing a Boa". Famous fullpg. Nast: "The Arrest of 'Boss' Tweed--Another Good Joke". The Supplement contains: "Making Wine in Medoc" and "Horse Market, 62nd Street, New York"
Aftermath of the Great Chicago Fire...
Item #173564
November 11, 1871
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 11, 1871 The full front page is taken up with 9 scenes of: "The Ruined Churches of Chicago". Another fullpg. shows the ruins of Chicago after the fire, plus a halfpg. as well.
The doublepage centerfold is a very famous political cartoon by Thomas Nast: "The Tammany Tiger Loose" which is tipped-in (desired). Another political cartoon by... See More
Hunting for Easter eggs...
Item #173504
April 15, 1871
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 15, 1871 Three front pg. illus. pertaining to "Scenes in Paris During the German Occupation" including: "An Object of Curiosity in the Champs Elysees," "The Penalty of Speaking to a German Soldier" and "The Germans at the Tuileries." Inside: A full pg. illus. of "Scenes in Paris During the German Occupation-Waiting f... See More
Views in San Domingo...
Item #173494
March 11, 1871
HARPER'S WEEKLY March 11, 1871 Three front pg. portraits of "President White," "Hon. Benjamin F. Wade," and "Dr. S. G. Howe." Front 1/3 pg. illus. of "View in San Domingo City-Altar Erected by Columbus." Inside is a full pg. Nast illus. entitled "Peace to Justice.-'After You, Madame.'" Full pg. illus. of "Buying Horses in Bri... See More
Mail by hot air balloon...
Item #173482
January 28, 1871
HARPER'S WEEKLY Jan. 28, 1871 Front 2/3 pg. illus. of "Hon. Robert C. Schenck, United States Minister to England." Inside: A 1/3 pg. illus. of "A Dance of Moblots in Paris." 1/2 pg. illus of "Artillery Practice in Paris." (Soldiers, Guns). 2/3 pg. illus. entitled "Listening." (Two small girls by a window). A full pg. illus. of "The Snow Ball of the ... See More
Thomas Nast's "Europe and America Overlooking the Valley of Death..."
Item #173450
October 08, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 8, 1870 The front page contains a 1/2 page illustration of "Gun Boats on the Seine." Also, a 1/2 page illustration of "Blocking Up the Channel of the Weser by the Germans." Inside is a full page illustration of the "Effect of the Mitrailleuse in the Battle of Gravelotte." Full page Thomas Nast illustration of "Europe a... See More
War in France...
Item #173444
September 17, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 17, 1870 Front full page portrait of "'Our Fritz,' The Crown Prince of Prussia." Inside is a 1/3 page portrait of "Marshal M'Mahon." 1/3 page illustration of "Prussian Sharp Shooters Thrown Out as Skirmishers." Several small illustrations pertaining to "A Journey Through Iceland." Two full page illus... See More
Thomas Nast prints...
Item #173442
September 10, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, September 10, 1870 The front page features two 1/2 page illustrations entitled "View of Weissenburg" and "View of Saarbruck." Inside are several small illustrations pertaining to "From Ems to Berlin." Doublepage centerfold of "The Battle of Gravelotte, Fought Thursday, August 18, 1870." Two full page illustrations e... See More
Winslow Homer...
Item #173404
April 30, 1870
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 30, 1870 The front page features a 3/4 page illustration "Grandmamma". Inside is a halfpage by Winslow Homer: 'Spring Farm Work - Grafting'. A 3/4 page "Hippopotami in the Jardin des Plantes at Paris". A very nice fullpage: 'An Auction Sale'. Nearly halfpage: 'Indians Swapping Wives' and halfpage; 'An ... See More
Avondale disaster... Peter Cartwright (Methodist revivalist)...
Item #173344
October 02, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 2, 1869 The front page of the issue is an article "Rev. Peter Cartwright, D.D." and features a large illustration of him as well. A nice full page illustration is 'Caught In A Shower'. A halfpage illustration is 'Graves of Avondale - Shupp's Hill Grave Yard, Near Plymouth, Pennsylvania.' Two full page illustrations are of &... See More
Portrait of Shakspeare... Bicycling...
Item #173300
May 01, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 1, 1869 The front page features 1/6 page illustrations of "General Sherman's Residence, Washington, D.C.", also two quarter-page illustrations of "Hon. John Lothrop Motley, Minister to England" and "Hon. John Jay, Minister to Austria." Inside is a full page illustration of a "Portrait of Shakespeare." A half page ... See More
Winslow Homer's New Year's print...
Item #173268
January 09, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 9, 1869 The front page features a full page illustration by Thomas Nast: "Peace" showing Grant and Miss Liberty.
Inside has a full page illustration by Winslow Homer" "The New Year - 1869". The doublepage centerfold is" "West Point and Vicinity, from Fort Putnam" which is a nice overview. One
page features two i... See More
"Boys in Blue"... Lifesaving... The Life of a Trapper'...
Item #173244
October 17, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 17, 1868 The front page features a nice half-page illustration "The 'Boys in Blue' Marching Down Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, October 2, 1868" and a smaller "Mass Meeting of the 'Boys in Blue' in Front of Independence Hall, Philadelphia, October 1, 1868". Also inside is a nice full page 'Grand Procession of the Boys i... See More
Thomas Nast political illustrations with Black Americana interest...
Item #173242
October 10, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 10, 1868 The front page of this issue features a three-quarter page illustration entitled "The Water Drinkers in Spain". A full page features a halfpage "The South American Earthquakes - Wreck of the 'Wateree'" and "Yacht Race for Vice-Commodore Bennett's Prizes, September 22, 1868". A one-third page "The P... See More
Johnson's impeachment, Long Island Sound, & Hudson River navigation...
Item #173192
April 18, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 18, 1868 The front page features a full-page illustration entitled "The Mariner's Children". The Impeachment Trial also includes a half-page illustration "The Impeachment Trial - The Senate in Consultation in the Ladies' Parlor" and a full page "The Ladies' Gallery of the Senate During the Impeachment Trial... See More
Peruvian prints... Winter scenes...
Item #173180
March 07, 1868
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 7, 1868 (a printing typo shows date as the 4th) Full front page illustration of "The Reporters' Gallery of the House of Representatives, Washington D.C." Inside is a 1/4 page illustration of "Adjutant General Lorenzo Thomas, U.S.A." 1/4 page illustration of "The Lost Arm" with accompanying poem. 1/2 page illustration of &... See More
General Custer battles the Sioux...
Item #173120
August 17, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 17, 1867 The entire front page has an article: "Indian War Scenes" with illustrations captioned: "Pawnee Killer & His Braves" and: "Discovering the Remains of Lt. Kidder and Ten Men of the Seventh U.S. Cavalry" which includes an illustration of George A. Custer.
Other prints within include: "Sioux Indians Attacking a... See More
Fort Wallace...
Item #173114
July 27, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY, July 27, 1867 Ftpg: 'The Trout Stream' shows a fisherman. Fullpg. shows 5 illus. & article: 'The Indian Outrages' shows Ft. Wallace, Kansas, a 'Desperate Battle Between the Cheyennes & Co. G, 7th Cavalry' & an arrow-ridden body'. Fullpg: 'Feeding the Swans--a Scene at Central Park'
Complete in sixteen pages.
Macon, Georgia...
Item #173110
July 13, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY, July 13, 1867 Halfpg: 'Heck Hall, Evanston, Ill.' 'Market Scene in Macon, Ga.' shows many blacks. Fullpg: 'Interior of Faneuil Hall, Boston' & 'A Scene in the Old Ladies Home, Brooklyn' Nice fullpg. illus. of 'Birds from the Central Park Collection'. Halfpg: 'The American Rocky Mountain Sheep' & 'The Rocky Mountain Mu... See More
Liberty Bell first ringing... Buffalo hunting...
Item #173108
July 06, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY July 6, 1867 Full front page illustration of "The First Peal for Liberty." shows a man ringing a bell. Inside is a full page illustration of "The Fourth of July in the Country."; a nearly full page illustration of: "The New Masonic Hall, Boston, Dedicated June 24, 1867"; a vertical doublepage centerfold of: "Buffalo Hunting on the Plains... See More
Emancipation illustration...
Item #173058
January 12, 1867
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 12, 1867 The front page is taken up with a print: "Isaac Watts and His Mother at the Prison-Gate" which has an accompanying article.
The feature of the issue is a letter to the editor headed: "Frederick Douglass" which provides some detail of a man who encountered him as a passenger on a railroad train. One portion notes: &q... See More
Venice, Italy... the Confederate Cemetery...
Item #173042
November 17, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 17, 1866 Ftpg. shows: 'Confederate Cemetery, Franklin, Tenn.' & 'The Hurricane on the Bahamas--Scene at Nassau'. Nearly fullpg. shows the City of Venice'. Nearly halfpg: 'Matamoras, Mexico'. Nice fullpg: 'Street Music--The Organ Grinder'
Complete in sixteen pages.
The game of croquet...
Item #173022
September 08, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Sept. 8, 1866 Great full ftpg: 'Pictures of the South--Magnolia Grove on the Shell Rd. at Mobile, Ala.' Fullpg; 'Pictures of the South--Baton Rouge, La.' & 'The Game of Croquet'. Halfpg 'The 'three-card monte'--A Scene on Coney Island' Good.
Great Mormon issue... Brigham Young...
Item #173016
August 18, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Aug. 18, 1866 Ftpg: 'Office of the American Telegraph Company, Corner of Broadway and Liberty Street, New York' Very nice fullpg: 'The Excitement in New Orleans - View on St. Charles St.' Fullpg: 'Sunday in New Orleans - The French Market'. Great doublepage centerfold: 'The City and Valley of the Great Salt Lake, Utah' is a fine view, plus illus... See More
Burning of the N.Y. Academy of Music... Negro huts...
Item #172996
June 09, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, June 9, 1866 Fullpg: "Burning of the N.Y. Academy of Music" shows firemen as well. Fullpg: "Gens. Steedman & Fullerton Conferring with the Freedmen at Trent River Settlement, opposite New Bern, North Carolina" and showing: "Negro Huts". "U.S. Steam Sloop of war 'Wampanoag' " "Gov. Thomas Swann of Maryland"... See More
Housatonic Railroad... Hayti... Castle Garden...
Item #172916
September 02, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 2, 1865 The front page shows: "Collision on the Housatonic Railroad near Bridgeport, Connecticut" and: "Housatonic Railroad Slaughter--House to Which the Wounded Were Conveyed".
Inside has an interesting full page: "Wall Street & Broadway--Ways of Getting & Spending Money" showing many vignettes. Also within is a lar... See More
Horse racing at Saratoga... Winslow Homer prints...
Item #172914
August 26, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, August 26, 1865 The most notable prints would be the two full page prints by noted artist Winslow Homer, titled: "Our Watering Places--The Empty Sleeve at Newport" showing a Civil War veteran with one arm missing, and: "Our Watering Places--Horse Racing at Saratoga".
Other prints in this issue include: "George N. Sanders" "Co... See More
Nast prints on recovering from the Civil War...
Item #172908
August 05, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 5, 1865 The front page has prints of: "The Late Right Reverend Alonzo Potter" "The Late Rev. Newton Heston" and "The Boat Race at Poughkeepsie, New York". Prints inside include a full page: "Reception of the German Singing Societies at the City Hall Park" and: "The Launch of the Ironclad 'Dunderberg". T... See More
On the Lincoln assassination and funeral...
Item #172882
May 06, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, May 6, 1865 This issue remains one of the most desired of the Civil War era, if not the 19th century, as much of it deals with the assassination and funeral of President Abraham Lincoln.
The entire front page is a print captioned: "President Lincoln At Home" showing him reading a book to his son. This very image was made into a postage stamp by the U... See More
Lincoln's assassination: John Wilkes Booth on the front page...
Item #172880
April 29, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 29, 1865
* The same issue (title and date) found in the time capsule under the (former) statue of Robert E. Lee on Dec. 28, 2021
The front page has a large and dramatic illustration of "J. Wilkes Booth" plus a lengthy article headed: 'The Murder Of The President' making this a nice display issue.
Inside articles are headed: "Abraha... See More
Printed on the day Lincoln died... Scenes in Columbia, South Carolina...
Item #172876
April 15, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, April 15, 1865 This was the day Lincoln died after having been shot at Ford's Theater the evening prior.
The front page shows: 'Major-General Edward R. S. Canby" and "Lieutenant-General Grant's Headwaters at City Point, Virginia". Other prints inside include: "The Rebel General Wade Hampton's Mansion in Columbia, South Carol... See More
Passage of the Thirteenth Amendment...
Item #172860
February 18, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 18, 1865 The full front page is a jubilant scene captioned: "Scene in the House on the Passage of the Proposition to Amend the Constitution", being the 13th Amendment to the Constitution.The Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution outlaws slavery and involuntary servitude, except as punishment for a crime. It was passed by the ... See More
Many Civil War prints, and a rare account of Sojourner Truth...
Item #172856
February 04, 1865
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Feb. 4, 1865 Prints found in this issue include a front page image of: "General Alfred H. Terry" and also on the ftpg. is: "Landing of Soldiers and Sailors Above Fort Fisher".
Inside pages include a full page: "The Army of the Potomac Receiving the News of the Capture of Fort Fisher"; two quarter page images of: "The Late Lie... See More
Capture of a rebel fort...
Item #172834
November 19, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 19, 1864 The front page has prints of: "Lieutenant William B. Cushing" and "Destruction of the Rebel Ram 'Albemarle' at Plymouth, North Carolina".
Inside page prints include: "Confederate Iron-clads on the James, Below Chaffin's Bluff" "Gen. Butler & Staff Watching the Battle from Johnson House" &quo... See More
General Sherman and more...
Item #172822
October 08, 1864
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, October 8, 1864 The entire front page is a nice print captioned: "Major-General Philip H. Sheridan". Inside has a full page and very dramatic print: "The Cavalry Charge at Winchester, Virginia". Other prints within include: "Whitehall Street, Atlanta, Georgia" "Whitehall Street (Looking Eastward) Atlanta, Georgia"; a full... See More
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