Arts & Entertainment
Arts & Entertainment
Actor Tom Mix killed in auto accident...
Item #664080
October 13, 1940
THE MINNEAPOLIS SUNDAY TRIBUNE, October 13, 1940
* Western actor Tom Mix killed
* Arizona car accident (1st report)
The front page has a two column heading: "Tom Mix Is Killed When Car Crashes" with subhead and photo of Mix with famous horse. (see) First report coverage on the death of famous Western movie actor, Tom Mix.
Complete with all 40+ pages, light toning at the margins, ... See More
Death of cowboy actor Tom Mix...
Item #216925
October 13, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 13, 1940 This 70+ page Sunday newspaper has a two line, one column headline on the front page: "TOM MIX, RIDER, DIES UNDER AUTO" with subhead: "Circus and Screen Equestrian, Cowboy Idol of Youth, Killed in Arizona Car Upset" More on page 48 with photo. Other news of the day with advertisements throughout. Some slight browning,
... See More
Football...
Item #214889
October 05, 1940
LIBERTY magazine, New York, October 5, 1940.
* Football cover
* Pigskin Prophecies
* Colored Ads (see photos)
The color cover of this issue has a v... See More
Actress Marguerite Clark death...
Item #697322
September 26, 1940
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 26, 1940
* Actress Marguerite Clark death
* Stage and silent films - movies
The top of page 26 has a one column heading: "STAR OF YEARS AGO, MARGUERITE CLARK, IS DEAD" with subhead. Two photo of her are on the back page. (see images)
Complete with 36 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.... See More
Alessandro Bonci death... Italian tenor singer...
Item #660615
August 11, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 11, 1940
* Alessandro Bonci death (1st report)
* Italian lyric tenor - bel canto singing
The top of page 31 has a on column heading: "ALESSANDRO BONCI, LYRIC TENOR, DIES" with subheads and photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other news of the day. Complete 1st ... See More
Frank Sinatra's first mention...
Item #681497
June 02, 1940
NEW YORK TIMES, June 2, 1940 In the "Drama--Screen--Music" section is an inconspicuous report concerning the Tommy Dorsey band, and noting that it includes: "...Frank Sinatra singing the sentimental tunes..." and which also includes mention of Buddy Rich "...unmercifully thrashing the skins..." as well. A significant report, as this was the very first mention of... See More
Interesting movie prop newspaper...
Item #678757
May 17, 1940
THE STAR DISPATCH--EXTRA, May 21, 1927 An interesting movie prop newspaper, presumably one which featured as part of the plot Lindbergh's historic flight across the Atlantic, as the banner headline announces: "LINDBERGH FLIES ATLANTIC" with a photo of him.
The balance of the four page newspaper has just "filler" material relating to nothing. Such props typically were... See More
Luisa Tetrazzini death... Italian coloratura saprano...
Item #660528
April 29, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 29, 1940
* Luisa Tetrazzini death (1st report)
* Italian coloratura soprano opera singer
the top of page 15 has a one column heading: "LUIISA TETRAZZINI, DIVA, DIES IN MILAN" with subheads and photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other news, sports and advertis... See More
Author Ethel Brilliana Tweedie death....
Item #669179
April 16, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 16, 1940
* Ethel Brilliana Tweedie death (1st report)
* English author, historian, illustrator & more
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "MRS. ALEC TWEEDIE, ARTIST AND AUTHOR" with subheads and photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Complete with al... See More
Murder, Inc. case... informant Abe Reles...
Item #698862
March 18, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 18, 1940
* Murder, Inc. crime syndicate
* Actor Irving "Gangi" Cohen
* Jewish mobster Abe Reles as informant
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "TRIGGER MEN BARE 'CONTRACT' MURDERS FOR BIG RACKETEERS" with subheads. (see images) Nice to have in this World famous publication.
Complete with 34 pages, rag edition in great... See More
Walt Disney's movie "Pinocchio"... First review... nice illustration...
Item #695378
February 08, 1940
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 8, 1940
* Disney's animated movie "Pinocchio"
* Introduced to the World
Page 18 has the first review of the new animated movie from the Disney Studios, "Pinocchio". This was their second animated movie following on the heels of the wildly successful "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs".
The very favorable review begins: "If Wes... See More
1st movie preview of "The Grapes of Wrath"...
Item #660306
January 25, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 25, 1940
* Original "The grapes of Wrath" review
* Henry Fonda & Jane Darwell - John Ford
* American drama film - movie - John Steinbeck
* Oklahoma migrant workers - Highway 66
Page 17 has the first movie review by the Times of what is considered one of the greatest films of all time, The Grapes of Wrath. The review is headed: "Twentieth Centur... See More
"The Sleeping Gypsy" by Henri Rousseau...
Item #660314
January 22, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Jan. 22, 1940
* "The Sleeping Gypsy" by Henri Rousseau
* Oil painting acquired by Museum of Modern Art
Page 17 has a one column heading: "ROUSSEAU PAINTING GIVEN TO MUSEUM" with subhead and 2 related photo, one showing the famous Henri Rousseau oil painting, "The Sleeping Gypsy". (see) First report coverage on the Museum of Modern Art acquir... See More
The Hunchback of Notre Dame" 1939 opening day ad...
Item #673815
December 30, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 30, 1939
* "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" film
* Opening day movie premiere ad
* Charles Laughton - Maureen O'Hara
Page 9 has a 11 x 5 1/2 inch advertisement for the opening day of the classic film "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" at the Radio City Music Hall. (see)
News, sports and other advertisements of the day. Complete with all 3... See More
1939 Howard Rushmore & "Gone With the Wind" controversy......
Item #662240
December 22, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 22, 1939
* Howard Rushmore - Daily Worker communist
* "Gone With the Wind" movie film controversy
The front page has a two column heading: "Daily Worker Critic Forced Out of Job On Refusal to Attack 'Gone With the Wind'" (see)
wikipedia notes: By 1939 he was the paper's official film critic. But in December he was fired for giving ... See More
'Gone With The Wind' debuts in Atlanta, GA...
Item #660943
December 15, 1939
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, December 15, 1939
* Gone With The Wind film premiere in Atlanta Ga (day of)
* Clark Gable - Vivien Leigh - Leslie Howard
Here is a great report on the most successful movie of all time in terms of ticket sales. The bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Atlanta to See if it's True What THEY Say About Dixie" with subhead. Reporti... See More
Death of movie star Douglas Fairbanks, Sr...
Item #689506
December 12, 1939
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, Dec. 12, 1939
* Douglas Fairbanks death
* American film movie actor
The front page has a a nice headline in bold lettering: "FAIRBANKS, SR. DIES" with lead-in: "Actor Heart Attack Victim" and subhead. (see)
Twenty-eight pages, light toning, small binding holes along the spine, archival mend around the middle of the front page (see) which s... See More
Joe DiMaggio gets married to first wife....
Item #660063
November 20, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 20, 1939
* Joe DiMaggio gets married - weds
* New York Yankees Clipper
* Actress Dorothy Arnold (1st wife)
* Pre Marilyn Monroe
The top of page 21 has a two column heading: "Joe DiMaggio and Movie Actress Are Wed In San Francisco as Crowd Storms Church" with photo. (see) Great to have in this famous NYC title, the home of the New York Yankees.
Other ne... See More
Item #215103
November 11, 1939
* Hunting cover
* Davy Jones
* Colored Ads
The
color cover of this issue has a very nice print of a hunter and his dog encountering a skunk (see
photos). There is no related article on this inside.
This
issue features an article entitled: "Rendezvous with Davy Jones" by
Paul Deresco Augsburg. A haunting,
Hollywood actress Alice Brady death...
Item #660215
October 30, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 30, 1939
* Alice Brady death (1st report)
* Broadway stage actress
* Hollywood silent film - movie
The top of page 17 has a one column heading: "ALICE BRADY DEAD; STAGE, FILM STAR" with subheads and photo. (see) Nice to have from the city where she lived and died.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with all 36 pages, rag edition i... See More
Zane Grey death...
Item #584900
October 24, 1939
THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Topeka, Kansas, October 24, 1939
* Zane Grey death
* American Author
This 14 page newspaper has a small one column headline on the back page: "Zane Grey, Beloved Western Author, Dies From Heart Attack".
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. A little spine wear, otherwise good condition.
wikipedia notes: Zane Grey was kn... See More
1st NFL televised football game...
Item #574748
October 23, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 23, 1939
* Very 1st NFL football game on television
* Philadelphia Eagles vs. Brooklyn Dodgers
This 38 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 23 that include: "Dodgers Vanquish Eagles, 23-14, As Kercheval and Manders Excel" and more with smaller subheads and game stats and lineups (see images).
Though not mentioned in the report, this was in... See More
Zane Grey death...
Item #555018
October 23, 1939
THE NEWS, New London, Connecticut, October 23, 1939
* Zane Grey death
* American Author
This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "ZANE GREY DIES AT 64" "Coronary Thrombosis Take Life of Well Known Author" "Wrote Novels of West"
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in ... See More
Actress Alice Brady death...
Item #632507
October 20, 1939
THE BOSTON POST, October 30, 1939
* Alice Brady death w/ photo
* Early American actress
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "DEATH TAKES ALICE BRADY" with subhead and nice photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Alice Brady, silent film and talkies era American actress.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 18 pages, minor margin... See More
1st movie preview of "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington"...
Item #702144
October 20, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 20, 1939
* Original "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" review
* James Stewart & Jean Arthur - Frank Capra
* Political comedy-drama film - movie
Page 27 has the first movie review by the Times of what is considered one of the greatest films of all time and what made Jimmy Stewart a major movie star, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington. The review is headed: &quo... See More
The Many Faces of Maureen O'Hara ...
Item #677076
August 20, 1939
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH (Rotogravure/Pictures section), Missouri, August 20, 1939
* Rotogravure section featuring Maureen O'Hara
This is a beautiful display of one of the most glamorous actress of the Golden Age of Hollywood. Fans of this cinematic era and Maureen will love this collection of some of the personalities she portrayed.
This is the Rotogravure/Picture section ONLY.,... See More
1939 "Wizard of Oz" premiere review...
Item #696757
August 18, 1939
BOSTON EVENING TRANSCRIPT, August 18, 1939
* "Wizard of Oz" is reviewed upon its premiere
* Judy Garland & more
The top of the back page under "Entertainment" is a review of the new featured movie titled "Wizard of Oz". The review is headed: "Re-Meeting the Wizard" with subhead and list of the cast. (see images) Also a very small advertisement for... See More
"Wizard of Oz" film debut announced....
Item #671316
August 01, 1939
NEW YORK TIMES, August 1, 1939
* Wizard of Oz movie debut announcement
* One of the earliest mentions of this famous film ?
Page 17 has a brief, inconspicuous, yet historic announcement in early film history. A small one column heading reads: " 'Wizard of Oz' Set for Capital Aug. 17" with text beginning: "Metro's Technicolor production of "The Wizard of... See More
Lou Gehrig honored... "The luckiest man..."
Item #584885
July 05, 1939
THE TOPEKA DAILY CAPITAL, Kansas, July 5, 1939
* Lou Gehrig day at Yankee Stadium
* New York Yankees
This 12 page newspaper has a one column heading on page 8: "Senators Divide Pair With Yankees; 61,808 See Frays"
This was Lou Gehrig day at Yankee Stadium in which he gave his famous "I am the luckiest man on the face of the earth..." speech. Unfortunately the only tex... See More
Marian Anderson receives Spingarn Medal...
Item #672883
July 03, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 3, 1939
* Marian Anderson receives Spingarn Medal
* Celebrated African American singer
* First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt
The top of page 15 has a one column heading: "FIRST LADY HONORS MARTIAN ANDERSON" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on Eleanor Roosevelt presenting Marian Anderson with the 1939 Spingarn Medal. I suspect this is one of the few pu... See More
Last public execution by guillotine in France...
Item #697266
June 17, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 17, 1939
* Last public execution in France
* Eugen Weidmann executed by guillotine
* Murderer of U.S. dancer Jean De Koven
Near the bottom of page 5 is a one column heading: "France Guillotines Head Of Murder Ring" with subhead. (see)
Complete with 34 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.
wikipedia notes: On 17 June 1939, Weidmann was beheaded ou... See More
Eugen Weidmann execution...
Item #561632
June 17, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York, June 17, 1939
* Eugen Weidmann execution
* Last public guillotine use in France
This 34 page newspaper has small, somewhat discrete one column headlines on page 5; "FRANCE GUILLOTINES HEAD OF MURDER RING" "Weidmann Dies in Silence for Slaying Brooklyn Dancer"
Tells of of the execution of Eugen Weidmann who was the las... See More
Cooperstown Baseball Hall of Fame....
Item #690416
June 12, 1939
THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., June 12, 1939.
* Cooperstown, New York
* National Baseball Hall of Fame dedication
The sport's section (page 24) has a two column heading: "Anniversary Celebration At Cooperstown Field Today" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete with 14 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, should be handled w... See More
Item #211940
June 10, 1939
LIBERTY magazine, New York, June 10, 1939. This is the complete issue of this popular title with a nice color cover showing a young lady dressed in sailing gear painting (see photo). The back cover features a color ad of Chesterfield cigarettes. Very nice condition, a bit of loss at the spine, and measuring about 8 1/4 by 11 1/2 inches.
Lou Gehrig ends his playing streak...
Item #692492
May 03, 1939
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, May 3, 1939
* Lou Gehrig's games played streak ends (1st report)
* New York Yankees - Major league baseball
A very significant issue, as the sports page (pg. 7) has a noteworthy report with two-column heads: "LOU GEHRIG NOT IN LINEUP FOR FIRST TIME SINCE 1925" "Unequaled Record of 2130 Consecutive Games Comes to An End As ... See More
Ted Williams' MLB debut... Boston Red Sox...
Item #562549
April 21, 1939
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans Louisiana, April 21, 1939
* Ted Williams 1st game
* Major League Baseball
* Yankee Stadium season opener
This 40 page newspaper has opening game reporting from Yankee Stadium in the 1939 baseball season.
Page 21 has a five column headline: "Yanks Open With 2-0 Victory Over Red Sox" with subheads.
This was also the game Ted Williams had his 1s... See More
Betty Davis... "Dark Victory"...
Item #677563
April 20, 1939
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, April 20, 1939
* Glamorous Ad for Betty Davis Movie, "Dark Victory"
On pg. 8 is an article and ad for the new Betty Davis movie: "BLAZING WITH ALL THE BRILLIANT FLAME OF HER GENIUS". The large ad (approximately 10" by 12") shows Miss Davis in full glamour.
News of the day and period advertising are found throughout.
Complete in 2... See More
Bertha Kalich death... Yiddish theatre star...
Item #659963
April 19, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 19, 1939
* Bertha Kalich death (1st report)
* Jewish actress - American Yiddish Theatre
* Charles A. Lindbergh called to duty
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "MME. KALICH DIES; FAMOUS ACTRESS" with subheads and photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.... See More
Clark Gable & Carole Lombard marry....
Item #610182
March 30, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 30, 1939
* Actor Clark Gable
* Actress Carole Lombard
* Marriage - wedding
Page 19 has one column headings: "Clark Gable Weds Carole Lombard" "Screen Stars Are Married by an Arizona Minister" See image for text here.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day throughout. Rag edition in great condition.... See More
Clark Gable & Carole Lombard marry in 1939....
Item #693464
March 30, 1939
SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, 6 A.M. Extra, March 30, 1939
* Actor Clark Gable
* Actress Carole Lombard
* Marriage - wedding
The top of the front page, above the masthead is a seven column headline: "Clark Gable Weds Carole Lombard!" with subhead. Page 3 has a related photo. (see)
Complete with all 28 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes and a little wear al... See More
Amelia Earhart... Bing Crosby...
Item #211582
March 25, 1939
LIBERTY magazine, New York, March 25, 1939. This is the complete issue of this popular title with a nice color cover showing a Irish looking high-stepping dancer with hat and cane (see photo). The back page has a nice color ad for Camel cigarettes. Includes a stories entitled "Lady with Wings - The Life Story of My Wife, Amerlia Earhart, part 3" and "America's Richest Actor (Bing Crosby... See More
Amelia Earhart... Coca Cola... Basball...
Item #211587
March 11, 1939
LIBERTY magazine, New York, March 11, 1939. This is the complete issue of this popular title with a nice color cover showing a lady painting a chair on which a dog had jumped onto it (see). The back page has a nice color ad for Camel cigarettes. The inside back cover has a nice color ad for Coca Cola. Includes stories entitled "Lady with Wings - The Life Story of My Wife, Amelia Earhart, part... See More
Walt Disney receives special Oscar(s) for "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs"...
Item #655841
February 24, 1939
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, February 24, 1939
* Walt Disney receives a truly special award
* The 11th annual Academy Awards
In February, 1939, Walt Disney received a special award for pioneering work in a new field for "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," in which he was presented with one large Oscar, and sever statuettes - a truly one-of-a-kind award which has never been repeated. P... See More
George Burns arrested....
Item #653730
February 01, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 1, 1939
* Actor George Burns
* Gem - jewelry smuggling
* Receives punishment
The front page has a one column heading: "BURNS FINED $8,000 IN SMUGGLING CASE" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on actor George Burns receiving punishment for gem smuggling. Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Ot... See More
Death of William Butler Yeates... First movie reivew of "Son of Frankenstein"...
Item #702888
January 30, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 30, 1939
* William Butler Yeats death (1st report)
* Irish poet and playwright
* "Son of Frankenstein" 1st movie review
Page 13 has one column headings that include: "W. B. YEATS DEAD; FAMOUS IRISH POET"; "Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1923 Is Stricken in France" and more with photo of Yeats. First report coverage on t... See More
1939 Tom Ricketts death... film industry pioneer...
Item #653542
January 21, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 21, 1939
* Tom Ricketts death (1st report)
* Stage & film actor and director
* Hollywood movie industry pioneer
The top of page 32 has a one column heading: "THOMAS RICKETTS, PIONEER OF MOVIES" with subheads. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do not.
Other news, spo... See More
1st Pro Bowl football game...
Item #555640
January 16, 1939
THE NEWS, Frederick, Maryland, January 16, 1939
* 1st Pro Bowl football game
* New York Giants
* All-Stars
This 10 page newspaper has a one column headline on page 6: "New York Giants Win Finale From All Stars". Tells of the very 1st pro bowl game in professional football.
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.
w... See More
Shirley Ross photos...
Item #552275
January 15, 1939
SCREEN & RADIO WEEKLY, January 15, 1939
* Joan Crawford... Shirley Ross photos
* Early movie related periodical
Was an insert in the Sunday edition of the Detroit Free Press. Full front page has a color photo of "Shirley Ross in 'Cafe Society'".
Full back page has a color photo of: "Joan Crawford in 'Ice Follies of 1939."
Printed on... See More
Coca Cola ad... Television...
Item #211601
January 14, 1939
LIBERTY magazine, New York, January 14, 1939. This is the complete issue of this popular title with a nice color cover showing a man looking at himself in a mirror as he is practicing delivering a speech (see photo). The back page has a nice color ad for Camel cigarettes. The inside cover has a nice color ad for Coca Cola. A story entitled "Television is Here!". Very nice condition, ... See More
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