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594125

Gary Cooper... Mitzi Gaynor...

Item #594125

March 06, 1955

PARADE MAGAZINE (Sunday Call-Chronicle), Allentown, Pennsylvania, March 6, 1955  The front colored cover features a photo of Gary Cooper. Inside are articles: "Shorter Hospital Stays Than Ever"; "The Studio dropped her too soon - Mitzi Gaynor can prove it: she's doing better than ever, now"; "Hollywood Goes Ski-Crazy" and other articles and advertisements.



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654687

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.

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695512

Art Longsjo qualifies for the Olympics...

Item #695512

February 03, 1955

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass. Feb. 3, 1955



* Art Longsjo qualifies for Olympics

* Olympian Speed Skater & Cyclist




The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Art Longsjo, 23, Fitchburg, Wins Speed-Skating Berth On 1956 U. S. Olympic Team" with photo of Longsjo. (see) Probably only reported in this Fitchburg publication, the city where he lived. Very rare as such.

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584834

Jack Palance...

Item #584834

January 02, 1955

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS - PARADE, Detroit, Michigan, January 2, 1955  The front of this issue contains a photo of Jack Palance with an accompanying article entitled "Women Love Hollywood's Tough Guys" which includes additional photos of other actors. Additional stories and advertisements are within.



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616494

Dr. Sam Sheppard verdict... "The Fugitive" case...

Item #616494

December 22, 1954

NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 22, 1954 



* Dr. Sam Sheppard

* Murder trial ends with guilty verdict




At the bottom of the front page first column is a head: "Sheppard Convicted, Gets Life Sentence".  The article continues on page 24 where is found a photo of Sam Sheppard as well. See the web for more on the fascinating case. It was this case upon which the popular television s... See More  

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691679

James Stewart, Tony Curtis, Gloria DeHaven, Piper Laurie, Kirk Douglas, Rock Hudson in a newspaper for the movie industry...

Item #691679

December 10, 1954

MOTION PICTURE DAILY, New York, December 10, 1954  This end of the year edition contains 11 - 9 x 12 inch high gloss movie posters of Universal Studios pictures for 1955 staring big names like: James Stewart, Tony Curtis, Gloria DeHaven, Piper Laurie, Kirk Douglas, Rock Hudson and more. Additionally, the issue is packed with movie news of the day. Beautiful for display.

Twenty pages, 9 by 12... See More  

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664036

French artist Henri Matisse death...

Item #664036

November 05, 1954

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 5, 1954



* Henri Matisse death

* French artist - painter

* Modern art icon




Near the bottom of the front is a two column heading: "Art World Mourns Henri Matisse, Dead at Home in Nice at Age of Age" with subhead and photo. (see) Lengthy first report coverage continues on page 15 with four examples of his work.

Complete with all 46 pages, light damp stainin... See More  

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580367

The death of Henri Matisse...

Item #580367

November 04, 1954

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, November 4, 1954



* The death of Henri Matisse

* Famed artist - painter



This 72 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 26: "Famed Artist Matisse Dies in France", which is a 1st report of the death of famous painter, Henry Matisse. see photos for text here.



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574593

Marilyn Monroe divorces DiMaggio...

Item #574593

October 27, 1954

THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, October 27, 1954



* Marilyn Monroe

* Joe DiMaggio

* Divorce




This 8 page newspaper has a two column headline near the bottom of the front page: "Free Marilyn Says Joe Treated Her 'Coldly'" which tells of the divorce between Marilyn Monroe and Joe DiMaggio. See photos for complete text.



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214508

Grandma Moses... Golfing...

Item #214508

October 10, 1954

THIS WEEK MAGAZINE, (Times Picayune, New Orleans), October 10, 1954.



* A Grandma Moses Thanksgiving Painting

* Great Golfers

* Colored ads



Dana Winter is featured on the cover of this issue. Similar to Parade Magazine. Good condition.

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694134

1954 Creature from the Back Lagoon...

Item #694134

May 20, 1954

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 20, 1954



* Creature from the Black Lagoon - Gill-man

* Opening day advertisement for NYC

* 3D monster horror film - movie




Page 38 has an advertisement for the opening day (regular showings) for the film "Creature from the Back Lagoon" in New York City. (see)

Complete with 64 pages, light toning and very minor wear at the margins, generally very nice.... See More  

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661885

Rare ad for the 3-D version of "The French Line" starring Jane Russell...

Item #661885

May 11, 1954

THE NEW YORK TIMES, NY, May 11, 1954



* Version banned in most states

* Howard Hughes executive producer

* Featuring Jane Russell in 3-D




Page 26 has an ad for: "THE FRENCH LINE", starring Jane Russell, which measures approximately 4" by 7 1/2". The ad includes: "THAT Picture! THAT Dance! you've heard so much about", followed by "J.R./in 3D".

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586320

William "Pudge" Heffelfinger....

Item #586320

April 03, 1954

FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Massachusetts, April 3, 1954



* William "Pudge" Heffelfinger death

* Yale University football star




This 12 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 8: "'Pudge' Heffelfinger, All-Time Grid Great, Dies In Texas At 88" with photo. See photo for 1st report coverage on the death of William "Pudge" Heffelfinger.



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615129

Marilyn Monroe suspended from movie in 1953....

Item #615129

January 26, 1954

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 26, 1954



* Marilyn Monroe suspended

* "The Girl in Pink Tights" movie




This 48 page newspaper has one column headings on page 21: "MARILYN MONROE FAILS TO REPORT" "Fox Again Puts Star Under Salary Suspension for Missing 'Pink Tights' Call" See photo for 1st report coverage on Monroe being suspended from the movie "The gir... See More  

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584799

Dinah Shore...

Item #584799

December 13, 1953

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS - PARADE, Detroit, Michigan, December 13, 1953  The front of this issue contains a photo of Dinah Shore with an accompanying article "She Thanked the fiddle Player... That's just one reason people say Dinah Shore is the nicest performer on TV" which includes additional photos. Additional stories and advertisements are within.



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699440

Operation Moolah... MiG-15 defection...

Item #699440

September 21, 1953

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Sept. 21, 1953



* Operation Moolah - Korean War

* Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-15 jet fighter

* Communist pilot No Kum-sok defection




The front page has a nice banner headline: "ALLIES GET MiG INTACT; Red Airman Claims $100,000 Bounty" with subhead. (see images)

Complete with 44 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, some smal... See More  

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588327

Ted Williams back from military...

Item #588327

August 08, 1953

THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR, Boston, Massachusetts, August 8, 1953



* Ted Williams back from military

* Boston Red Sox... MLB baseball




This 14 page newspaper has a editorial on page 6 under: "In the Dugout" regarding the homecoming from the military for baseball star Ted Williams. Great to have in a Boston paper.



Other news of the day including period advertising. This issue h... See More  

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696231

1953 Waco, Texas tornado outbreak...

Item #696231

May 12, 1953

MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, May 12, 1953



* 1953 Waco tornado outbreak

* 1st official F5 in the U.S.




The front page has a banner headline: "Tornadoes Kill 42 and Injure 400 in Texas; 6-Story Waco Building Tossed on Crowded Theater and Cafe" with related photo. (see) More inside.

Complete with 32 pages, light toning at the margins, irregular with some wear along the spine, otherw... See More  

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646303

Peter Pan display ad... 1953 Premiere showing...

Item #646303

January 08, 1953

MOTION PICTURE DAILY, New York, January 8, 1953



* Peter Pan advertisement



As the title suggests, this publication is replete with news concerning the movie industry. This issue has a pre-opening day ad for Peter Pan - taking 4 of its 8 pages - all in color. Great to have this displayable advertisement in a motion picture-themed publication.



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579762

Alexander Calder wins sculpture award....

Item #579762

June 16, 1952

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 16, 1952



* Alexander Calder wins prize for sculpture

* mobile sculpture fame



This 38 page newspaper has small one column headings on page 19:  "U.S. Sculptor Honored", "Alexander Calder Wins President's Special Prize in Venice Show", etc. which tells of Alexander Calder winning the grand prize for sculpture, Venice Biennale, Venice, Ital... See More  

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687458

1952 Canada Lee death....

Item #687458

May 10, 1952

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, May 10, 1952



* Canada Lee death (1st report)

* Professional boxer & actor

* African American acting pioneer




Page 4 has a one column heading: "Canada Lee, Famous Negro Actor, Dead" with small photo. (see)

Complete with 24 pages, light toning and minor wear at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally nice.... See More  

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685745

Premiere of the movie musical "Singin' in the Rain"...

Item #685745

March 26, 1952

NEW YORK TIMES,  March 26, 1952 



* Famous movie "Singin' in the Rain" 

* Opening day advertisement (eve)

* Gene Kelly - Debbie Reynolds
 



Page 41 has a 8  by 9 inch advertisement of what many consider to be the greatest musical film of all time, "Singin' in the Rain" (see ). This movie opened at Radio City Music Hall in New York City the ... See More  

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589372

Dick Button performs 1st triple jump in figure skating...

Item #589372

February 22, 1952

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, February 22, 1952



* Dick Button performs 1st triple jump in figure skating

* Elizabeth Taylor gets married




This 34 page newspaper has two column headlines in the sport's section (page 25): "Button First '48 Olympic Titlist to Repeat Victory", "Harvard Student Walks Away With Figure Skating Crown...". This was when the very first triple jump... See More  

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599883

The 'African Queen' opening day review...

Item #599883

February 21, 1952

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 21, 1952



* Opening day "The African Queen" movie review



This newspaper has a significant & historic review for the movie "The African Queen" on page 24. This review is from the day after the movie made it's premiere making it a great addition for any movie memorabilia collection. The one column heading reads: "'The African Qu... See More  

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595473

Willie Sutton Captured....

Item #595473

February 19, 1952

CENTRE DAILY TIMES, State College, Pennsylvania, February 19, 1952. 



* Famous Bank Robber 

* Willie Sutton Captured 

* "Willie The Actor" 
 
The front page gas a one column heading: "Willie Sutton Caught After 5-Year Hunt"



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684266

Joe DiMaggio retires as a MLB player...

Item #684266

December 12, 1951

THE DETROIT NEWS, Dec. 12, 1951



* Joe DiMaggio retirement

* New York Yankees Clipper

* MLB Major League Baseball




The front page of the sport's section has a four column photo with heading: "A Star Passes but the Reflected Light Often Shines for Generations" Also a six column heading: "Joe Eyes TV Job...Feels Arcs Ruined Him...Mantle His Sub" with another related pho... See More  

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685979

1951 The Day The Earth Stood Still...

Item #685979

September 21, 1951

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 21, 1951



* The Day the Earth Stood Still

* American Science fiction - sci-fi film

* Opening weekend movie advertisement

* British actor Michael Rennie as Klaatu




Page 7 of this section has a 3 1/2 x 2 inch advertisement for the opening weekend (Friday) for the film "The Day The Earth Stood Still" which has it's opening 2 days earlier on a Wednesday i... See More  

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672943

"A Street Car Named Desire" (pre-debut ad)... Sugar Ray Robinson, Yogi Berra, Joe Louis and others...

Item #672943

September 17, 1951

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 17, 1951 



* Pre-release date ad for "A Street Car Named Desire"

* Sugar Ray Robinson, Yogi Berra, Joe DiMaggio, Allie Reynolds and Joe Louis  




Pg. 17 has: Pre-release date ad for "A Street Car Named Desire" and other great movie ads including "Jim Thorpe".  Pg. 25 has: A picture with Sugar Ray Robinson, Yo... See More  

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692356

Death of the publisher, in his own newspaper...

Item #692356

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  

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570931

1st baseball game broadcast in color TV...

Item #570931

August 12, 1951

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, August 12, 1951 



* Boston Braves vs. Brooklyn Dodgers 

* 1st color television coverage in MLB 




This 30+ page newspaper has one column headlines on page 3 of the sport's section (inside): "Dodger Lead Upped to 13" "Win One, Loss One, But Gain in Race" with box scores.



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679264

Serge Koussevitzky death... Russian conductor...

Item #679264

June 05, 1951

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 5, 1951



* Serge Koussevitzky death

* Russian music conductor & composer

* Boston Symphony Orchestra director




Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Serge Koussevitzky Is Dead at 76; Conducted in Boston for 25 Years" Lengthy 1st report coverage continues on page 35 with photo.

Complete with 64 pages, rag edition in nice condition.... See More  

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570574

Spy Trial... Jury Locked Up...

Item #570574

March 29, 1951

NEW YORK TIMES, New York, March 29, 1951  The frontpage of this issue features a one column, three line "Spy Jury Locked Up After Deciding on 2 in Atom Conspiracy" with subheads "Panel in 6 1/2-Hour Study, but Still Must Reach Verdict on the Third Defendant" "To Resme Debate Today" "One Juror Holding Up Complete Findings - Judge Kaufman Gives 12,000 Word Cha... See More  

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568087

Nevada starts it's Atomic bomb tests...

Item #568087

January 29, 1951

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, January 29, 1951 



* Don Gentile - American fighter plane ace killed 

* Nevada starts it's Atomic bomb tests
 



This 38 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Don Gentile Killed in Jet Crash; U.S. Ace in Europe Shot Down 19" with photo.



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646306

Jerry Lewis & Dean Martin... 1951 ad for "At War With The Army!"...

Item #646306

January 03, 1951

MOTION PICTURE DAILY, New York, January 3, 1951



* Jerry Lewis and Dean Martin movie advertisement

* Opening week of "At War With The Army!"




As the title suggests, this publication is replete with news concerning the movie industry. This issue has an opening week ad for Jerry Lewis & Dean Martin in: "At War With The Army!". Great to have this displayable, double-page ... See More  

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583091

Angelo Bertelli wins the Heisman Trophy...

Item #583091

December 13, 1950

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 13, 1944



* Angelo Bertelli wins Heisman Trophy

* Notre Dame Fighting Irish

* NCAA college football




This 44 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 24 that include: "BERTELLI PRAISED AT CEREMONY HERE"; "Former Notre Dame Ace Gets Heisman Award at Luncheon in the Downtown A.C." with photo.



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578497

Al Jolson's death in 1950....

Item #578497

October 27, 1950

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 27, 1950



* Al Jolson death report & funeral

* "The Jazz Singer" fame




This 54 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 30 that include: "THOUSANDS MOURN JOLSON ON COAST", "Jessel in Tribute at Temple in Hollywood Calls Singer Inspiration to U.S. Jewry". Nice to have in this famous NYC title. Other news of the day throughou... See More  

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584637

Death of Al Jolson death...

Item #584637

October 24, 1950

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, October 24, 1950



* Al Jolson death (1st report)

* "The Jazz Singer" fame

* Singer - comedian actor




This 8 page newspaper has a one column heading on page 5: "Al Jolson Dies On West Coast".



Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. A little margin wear and tear, otherwise good condition.



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585290

Luckiest cats... Hollywood's 'beefcakes'...

Item #585290

July 30, 1950

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS - PARADE, Detroit, Michigan, July 30, 1950  The front of this issue contains a photo of three cats with an inside article entitled "Are These the World's Luckiest Cats?" These cats all had large inheritances willed to them.



Also included is an article "They call it... Beefcake!" which includes many photos of Hollywood's handsome actors inc... See More  

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597250

Music composer Kurt Weill death...

Item #597250

April 04, 1950

NEW YORK TIMES, April 4, 1950



* Kurt Weill death

* German music composer

* The Threepenny Opera




Page 29 has one column headlines: "Kurt Weill Dead; Composer, Was 50", "Wrote Music for One Touch of Venus, Lady in the Dark and Other Broadway Hits", "Also Turned Out Operas", "Der Protagonist and Tsar Has Himself Photographed His Best Know... See More  

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697901

1950 - Development of the color television... an all-electronic tube...

Item #697901

March 30, 1950

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 30, 1950



* Significant progress - color television

* R.C.A.'s All-Electronic Tube




The front page has the 2-line, 2-column heading: "R.C.A. Shows All-Electronic Tube As Key to Color Television in Home", followed by considerable text which continues on page 58.  This report is less than 3 months after the first public showing of this new phenomenon... See More  

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569290

1950 Minneapolis, Minnesota Airplane crash...

Item #569290

March 08, 1950

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, March 8, 1950



* Minneapolis, Minnesota

* Airplane airliner crash

* Martin 202 aircraft




This 54 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:



* 15 DEAD AS AIRLINER CRASHES INTO HOUSE

* Two Children at Television Set in Minneapolis Are Killed and 13 on Plane



Tells of the Northwest Airlines plane which struck a flag pole and then crashed into ... See More  

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646115

Cinderella...

Item #646115

February 23, 1950

NEW YORK TIMES, February 23, 1950 



* The movie "Cinderella"

* Walt Disney animated cartoon

* Opening day movie review




Page 33 has a review of the new movie by the Disney Studios titled, "Cinderella", which has gone on to become one of the all-time classics in cinematic history.

The review is headed: "Walt Disney's Feature Length 'Cinderella' at th... See More  

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698122

1st public color TV demonstration in 1950...

Item #698122

January 13, 1950

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 13, 1950



* Very 1st public color TV demonstration

* RCA color television - CBS




Page 42 has a two column heading: "Public Sees Color Television for First Time; Demonstration Is Ordered by the F.C.C." (see images)

Complete with 44 pages, rag edition in great condition.



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584829

Esther Williams...

Item #584829

December 18, 1949

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS - PARADE, Detroit, Michigan, December 18, 1949  The front of this issue contains a photo of Esther Williams, not wearing her usual swimming suit, but rather in winter-wear and with ice skates as she was promoting a new movie "Duchess of Idaho". Additional stories and advertisements are within.



This is complete in 24 pages with several small binding holes al... See More  

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555951

Early Jerry Lewis... 1949 movie debut...

Item #555951

September 29, 1949

NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, September 29, 1949



* Very early Jerry Lewis - Comedian

* Movie debut review

* Photo




This 60 page newspaper under "The Screen In Review" on page 39 is a movie review: "Jerry Lewis, New Comedian, a Bright Spot in Silly Film, 'My Friend Irma'".



The review, which describes the movie as "a very dopey film", devotes much of ... See More  

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600333

Early Jerry Lewis... 1949 movie debut...

Item #600333

September 29, 1949

NEW YORK TIMES, September 29, 1949 



* Very early Jerry Lewis - Comedian 

* Movie debut review
 



This 60 page newspaper under "The Screen In Review" on page 39 is a movie review: "Jerry Lewis, New Comedian, a Bright Spot in Silly Film, 'My Friend Irma'".



The review, which describes the movie as "a very dopey film", devotes much of its s... See More  

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686772

Actor Frank Morgan death... Wizard of Oz...

Item #686772

September 19, 1949

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 19, 1949



* Actor Frank Morgan death

* "Wizard of Oz" title character




The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "FRANK MORGAN, 59, NOTED ACTOR, DIES" with subhead and photo. (see) Morgan was best known for playing 5 roles in the "Wizard of Oz" including the wizard himself.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Comple... See More  

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564499

Peekskill New York riots....

Item #564499

August 28, 1949

THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, NY, August 28, 1949



* Peekskill New York riots

* Paul Robeson




This 80+ page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:



* ROBESON CONCERT BALKED BY MELEE

* Hundreds in Fight at Park Near Peekskill After Veterans' Parade--Nine Injured



Tells of the protests of the citizens of Peekskill NY regarding the upcoming appearance of negro singer Paul Ro... See More  

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543991

Eva Gardner...

Item #543991

May 01, 1949

PARADE (The Detroit Free Press) from Detroit, Michigan dated May 1, 1949.



The front page has a nice color illustration of actress Ava Garnder. This contains different articles, recipes, and a variety of advertisements of the day.



This is the full, complete issue and is close-trimmed at the top, otherwise is in nice condition.

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610372

Death of actor Wallace Beery...

Item #610372

April 16, 1949

HERALD EXPRESS, Los Angeles, April 16, 1949 



* Wallace Beery - American actor death

* It is BEST to have reports from the city where an event occurred



The banner headline at the very top reads: "WALLACE BEERY, MOVIE VETERAN, DIES SUDDENLY" with subhead: "Heart Attack Kills Star" with a small photo of him. Great to have this report in a newspaper from the home of th... See More  

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