Fatty Arbuckle death in 1933...

LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, June 29, 1933



This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:



* DEATH COMES TO FATTY ARBUCKLE

* Dies of Heart Attack Early Today in New York City



Other news of the day throughout.



Light browning with minor spine wear, otherwise in good condition.



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Zeppo Marx robbed in Hollywood home...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 2, 1933



* Zeppo Marx Brothers comedian actor

* Hollywood home robbery - holdup



The top of the back page (page 40) has a one column heading: "MRS. ZEPPO MARX ROBBED OF $30,000" 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.

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Actor Ernest Torrence death....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 16, 1933



* Ernest Torrence death

* Scottish character actor

* Hollywood movie villain



The top of page 17 has a one column heading: "ERNEST TORRANCE, FILM ACTOR, DEAD" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Scottish film character actor, Ernest Torrence. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular ev... See More  

Boxer James J. Corbett death...

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Feb. 19, 1933



* Boxer & actor James J. Corbett death

* World heavyweight boxing champion

* The only man to beat John L. Sullivan



The front page has a five column heading: "James J. Corbett, Ring Idol of 90s, Dies" with subhead. (see images) The front page of the sport's section has a related pictorial.

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Antonio Scotti's last opera performance...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 21, 1933



* Antonio Scotti very last performance

* Italian baritone from Naples, Italy

* Ends career at Metropolitan Opera "The Met"



The front page has a one column heading: "SCOTTI ENDS CAREER IN A GREAT TRIUMPH" with subheads. (see) Lengthy first report coverage continues inside with photo. I suspect this is one of the few publications to re... See More  

Will Rogers...

LIBERTY magazine, New York, January 7, 1933.

   

* New Year's Cover

* Will Rogers

* Colored Ads



The color cover of this issue has a very nice print of a young couple checking their watch, ready to celebrate New Year's (see photos). There is no related article on this inside.

An article entitled: "Fate, Foreign, and Rogers" by Rob Wagner which inc

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Moweaqua, Illinois coal mine disaster...

THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, December 25, 1932



* Moweaqua, Illinois 

* Coal mine disaster 



This 30 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:

"HOPES FOR 54 MEN TRAPPED IN MINE FADE" "Deadly Gas Fumes Fill Shaft Until Air Is Pumped In; Families Wait in Anguish" with smaller subheads.



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Pre-movie release mention of "King Kong"...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 11, 1932



* Very early King Kong movie mention



Before the movie would premiere in March, 1933, this issue has a early and somewhat inconspicuous mention of King Kong in a little piece on page 7 of the Movie-Drama section (inside) of this newspaper, reading: "With his 'King Kong' now about ready for exhibition, Merian C. Cooper is turning his attention to ... See More  

Anton van Rooy death... Dutch bass-baritone...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 29, 1932



* Anton van Rooy death

* Dutch bass-baritone singer



Page 19 has a one column heading: "ANTON VAN ROOY, SINGER, DEAD AT 62" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Anton van Rooy, Dutch bass-baritone opera singer. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do... See More  

Belle Bennett death, stage & screen actress....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 6, 1932



* Actress Belle Bennett death

* Vaudeville & Hollywood



The top of page 38 has a one column heading: "BELLE BENNETT DIES AT 39 IN HOLLYWOOD" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Belle Bennett, stage and film actress from Milaca, Minnesota.

Other news of the day. Complete 1st section only with all 40 pages, r... See More  

Elliott Daingerfield death... North Carolina artist...

THEN NEW YORK TIMES, October 23, 1932



* Elliott Daingerfield death

* North Carolina artist - paintings

* Westglow, Blowing Rock, Watauga County



Page 37 has a one column heading: "E. DAINGERFIELD, ARTIST, DEAD AT 73" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Elliott Daingerfield, one of North Carolina's most prolific artists. I suspect this is one of the few p... See More  

Katherine Plunket death...

NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 15, 1932



* Jessie Bonstelle death (1st report)

* American theater director & actress

* Katherine Plunket death (1st report)



The top of page 15 has a one column head: "JESSIE BONSTELLE, ACTRESS, IS DEAD" with subheads and photo.

Also on page 15 is: "KATHERINE PLUNKET DEAD AT AGE OF 111" with subheads. We suspect this is one of the few publicatio... See More  

The legendary "called shot" home run by Babe Ruth, in a Chicago newspaper...

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, October 2, 1932 



* Babe Ruth's called shot (first report)

* New York Yankees World Series (game 3)

* Chicago Cubs - Wrigley Field

* Best title to be had - very rare



This could well be the most desired newspaper in baseball history. This edition reports the famous Babe Ruth "called shot" home run in the 1932 World Series.

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Paul Bern suicide in 1932 (former husband of Jean Harlow)...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 8, 1932



* Director Paul Bern suicide death

* Actress Jean Harlow



The top of page 17 has a one column heading: "GIRL HERE ENTERED PAUL BERN'S LIFE'" with subheads. (see images) Coverage on the suicide of Paul Bern, husband of famous movie actress, Jean Harlow.

Complete with all 44 pages, this is the "rag edition" printed on very high... See More  

The death of Rin Tin Tin... German shepherd Hollywood film star...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 11, 1932



* Rin Tin Tin death (1st report)

* Hollywood German Shepherd

* World War I hero



This 36 page newspaper has one column headings on page 17: "Rin Tin Tin Dies At 14 On Eve Of 'Comeback'", "Film Dog Had Been Signed for Talkie--Son Trained as Understudy Will Take the Role". See photo for 1st report coverage on the d... See More  

Death of Actor Florenz Ziegfeld...

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1932 "The Wonderland of Oz" comic strip #2...

THE DETROIT NEWS, July 12, 1932



* "The Wonderland of OZ" comic strip #2

* Walt Spouse adaption of the Frank Baum book



Page 23 is taken up with various comic strips of the day which includes: "The Wonderland of Oz" at the top of the page. This is just the second installment of this particular comic strip that would not last very long. This was 7 years prior to the release... See More  

Jean Harlow & Paul Bern wed in 1932...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 4, 1932



* Director Paul Bern

* Actress Jean Harlow

* Wedding - Married



The back page has a two column photo with small heading: "Enjoying A One Day Honeymoon" with brief text. Page 4 has a one column heading: "Harlow-Bern Wedding Called Ideal Romance" (see) Bern would commit suicide a few months later.

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Tribute to Bill Pickett... Famous Black cowboy...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 16, 1932



* Tribute to Bill Pickett after his death



Page 17 has a nice tribute to Bill Picket, the famous Black "cowboy", Wild West Rodeo Show performer, and actor, given by Will Rogers. Bill had died two weeks prior from complications related to having been kicked in the head by a bronco, unfortunately, soon after he had retired. He was the originator of ... See More  

Actor Norman McKinnel death...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 30, 1932



* Norman McKinnel death

* Scottish actor & playwright



Page 17 has a one column heading: "NORMAN M'KINNEL, NOTED ACTOR, DIES" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Norman McKinnel, Scottish stage and film actor and playwright.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, this is the rare rag... See More  

Actress Minnie Maddern Fiske death...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 17, 1932



* Minnie Maddern Fiske death

* Early American stage actress



Page 23 has a one column heading: "MRS. FISKE DIES HERE AS ROLE AWAITS HER" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of early American actress Minnie Maddern Fiske. She was widely considered the most important actress on the American stage in the first quarter... See More  

1932 Winter Olympics opening... Lake Placid...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 5, 1932



* Winter Olympics open in Lake Placid, New York



This 44 page newspaper has a banner headline on page 26: "Shea and Jaffee Win Speed Skating Titles as Olympic Winter Games Start" with many subheads and related photos including a photo of the Canada hockey team (see photos).



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Novelist Edgar Wallace in 1932....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 8 only, January 24, 1932



* Edgar Wallace visits Hollywood

* English novelist, writer, playwright, screenwriter & more



Page 6-X of this section has a three column heading: "EDGAR WALLACE ENJOYS HOLLYWOOD" See images for coverage on Wallace's visit to Hollywood. It was here that he would became gravely ill and die about two weeks later.

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1932 Jean Harlow cigarette advertisement....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 5, 1932



* Jean Harlow "Blonde Bombshell"

* Hollywood "Golden Age" actress

* Lucky Strikes cigarettes ad



Page 14 has a 15 x 9 inch advertisement for Lucky Strike cigarettes, promoted by Hollywood actress Jean Harlow. (see)

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1931 Frankenstein film opening week ad.....

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 7, 1931



* Frankenstein - Boris Karloff advertisement

* Pre Code horror monster film  movie

* Opening week in New York City



Page 29 has a small and somewhat discrete advertisement for the original "Frankenstein" film starring Boris Karloff. (see) This ad is for the 4th day after the opening in NYC.

News, sports and other advertisements of the day... See More