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Mary Pickford & Douglas Fairbanks divorce...
Item #656854
December 10, 1933
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 9, 1933
* Mary Pickford files for divorce
* Actor Douglas Fairbanks
* Nice headline for display
The top of the front page has a great banner headline: "DOUG SUED BY MARY PICKFORD" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Four related photos are on the back page. First report coverage on Actress Mary Pickford filing for divorce from actor Douglas Fair... See More
Brooke Hart murder... San Jose lynching....
Item #571074
November 28, 1933
THE KNICKERBOCKER PRESS, Albany, New York, November 28, 1933
* Famous San Jose, California lynchings
* Brooke Hart murder
This 18 page newspaper has a four column headline on the front page: "ROLPH SAYS PARDON AWAITS LYNCHERS OF HART KILLERS" with subheads and related photo. (see) Loads of text, too much to photograph.
Tells of the lynching of Thomas Thurmond and John H. Holmes... See More
1933 H. G. Wells' The Invisible Man opening day movie ad...
Item #665404
November 17, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 17, 1933
* "The Invisible Man" film
* Opening day movie advertisement (NYC)
* H. G. Wells pre-Code science fiction horror
Page 23 has a 5 x 4 inch movie advertisement for the opening day of "The Invisible Man" based on H. G. Wells' science fiction novel.
News, sports and other advertisements of the day. Complete in 40 pages, this is the... See More
LaGuardia elected mayor of New York City...
Item #569043
November 08, 1933
ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, November 8, 1933
* Fiorello Henry La Guardia elected mayor of New York City
This 36 page newspaper has a two column photo on the front page with caption: "New York Victors and Vanquished"
Also a nice seven column headline on page 2: "LAGUARDIA SWEPT INTO OFFICE BY 250,000 PLURALITY"
Other news of the day. Light bro... See More
football...
Item #557165
November 04, 1933
* Hunk Anderson
* Colored Ads
The color cover of this issue is of a lady selecting Masquerade mask, one of which seems to be somewhat like her features (see photos). There is no related article on this inside.
This issue contains an article entitled "Is Notre Dame's Hunk Anderson on the Spot?
John Dillinger's 1st big score...
Item #575190
September 29, 1933
THE WASHINGTON OBSERVE, Pennsylvania, September 29, 1933
* John Dillinger 1st major hit
* George Machine Gun Kelly and wife captured
This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include: "CONVICTS STILL AVOID CAPTURE", "Indiana State Police Continue Intensive Search for 10 Who Escape...."and more.
Tells of the famous jail break at Mich... See More
Mike Donlin death... baseball player & actor...
Item #664083
September 25, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 25, 1933
* Mike Donlin death (1st report)
* MLB baseball player & actor
The top of page 15 has a one column heading: "MIKE DONLIN DEAD; ONCE WITH GIANTS" 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 advertisements of the... See More
Infamous Nuremberg Rally... Adolph Hitler...
Item #649366
September 04, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 4, 1933
* Nuremberg Rally for Nazi Party
* Adolph Hitler doesn't want war ?
* promotes racial hygiene
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "HITLER DISCLAIMS DESIRE FOR A WAR; 150,000 IN REVIEW" with subheads. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Other news, sports and adve... See More
Item #557153
September 02, 1933
* Prohibition article
* Colored Ads
The color cover of this issue is of a father and son selling their goods at the growers market (see photos). There is no related article on this inside.
This issue contains an article entitled "Prohibition's Swan Song" which was written by Bernarr MacF
Infamous Nuremberg Rally... Adolph Hitler...
Item #714694
September 01, 1933
NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, September 1, 1933
* Nuremberg Rally for Nazi Party
* Adolph Hitler speaks on Jewish art
* Prelude to the Jewish Holocaust
The front page has a one column heading: "HITLER TO PUSH WAR ON JEWS" with subhead. (see images)
Thirty-two pages, light toning, a little margin wear but more so along the spine, does not affect the mentioned report, otherwise good.... See More
Leopold Pilichowski death.... Polish painter...
Item #646628
July 29, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 29, 1933
* Leopold Pilichowski death
* Polish realist painter - Jews
The top of page 11 has a one column heading: "PILICHOWSKI DEAD; PROMINENT ARTIST" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the death of Leopold Pilichowski, Polish Jewish realist painter.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 26 pages, light toning at the mar... See More
Charlie Chaplin assassination plot ?....
Item #598119
July 25, 1933
WORLD TELEGRAM, New York City, July 25, 1933
* Charlie Caplin murder plot
* Mineichi Koga - Japan
The front page has one column headings: "CHAPLIN MISSED DEATH IN TOKIO", "Japanese Plot to Kill Him to Start War with America Miscarried". 1st report coverage on a plot to assassinate American comedy actor, Charlie Chaplin.
Other news, sports and adverti... See More
Fatty Arbuckle death in 1933...
Item #622136
June 30, 1933
THE PATRIOT, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, June 30, 1933
* Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle death (1st report)
* Silent film actor, comedian and director
Page 13 has a one column heading: "FATTY ARBUCKLE DIES SUDDENLY" with subhead. (see)
Other news of the day including a front page report on the Jack Sharkey vs. Primo Carnera championship boxing match. Complete in 26 pages, light b... See More
Fatty Arbuckle death in 1933...
Item #626946
June 30, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, June 30, 1933
* Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle death (1st report)
* Silent film actor, comedian and director
Page 17 has one column headings that include: "FATTY ARBUCKLE DIES IN HIS SLEEP" "Film Comedian, Central Figure in Coast Tragedy in 1921, Long Barred From Screen" "On Eve Of His Comeback" and more with photo. (see) Always nice to h... See More
Fatty Arbuckle death in 1933...
Item #556822
June 29, 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.
source: wikipedia: Roscoe Conkling Arbuckle, also known as Fatty Arbuckle ... See More
Zeppo Marx robbed in Hollywood home...
Item #639729
June 02, 1933
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.
Other news, sports and advertisements of ... See More
Emil Oberhoffer death... Conductor & composer...
Item #688617
May 23, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 23, 1933
* Emil Oberhoffer death (1st report)
* Minnesota Orchestra conductor
* Music composer - violinist
The top of page 19 has a one column heading: "EMIL OBERHOFFER, MUSICIAN, IS DEAD" 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, sport... See More
Actor Ernest Torrence death....
Item #636339
May 16, 1933
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
Early 1933 King Kong advertisement...
Item #707505
NEW YORK TIMES, February 26, 1933 * Early newspaper advertisement
* King Kong, the movie for opening day
Page 4 of section 9 has an advertisement for the movie "KING KONG", appearing four days prior to the movie making it's premiere at Radio City Music Hall. Could this be the very 1st ad for this classic in a newspaper ? A great addition for any movie memorab... See More
Boxer James J. Corbett death...
Item #699240
February 19, 1933
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.
Complete with 50+ pages, rag edition in very ... See More
Great review of "King Kong" before theatrical release...
Item #686912
January 22, 1933
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 22, 1933
* Very early & rare "King Kong" article
* Pre-release movie - film
This is a very early item on "King Kong" as page 4 of the "Drama Section" (inside) includes a fine article titled "Hollywood's Mighty Ape" on the new movie "King Kong" which was published well before it would be released to the th... See More
Antonio Scotti's last opera performance...
Item #633220
January 21, 1933
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...
Item #215123
January 07, 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.
"Prince" Michael Romanoff arrested...
Item #648318
December 29, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 29, 1932
* Michael "Prince" Romanoff arrested
* Hollywood restaurateur, actor & conman
* Harry F. Gerguson - Beverly Hills restaurant
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "'Prince Mike' Seized Near Fifth Av. Shop; Trapped by His Taste for Costly Tobacco" Lengthy text. I suspect this is one of the few publica... See More
Moweaqua, Illinois coal mine disaster...
Item #578147
December 25, 1932
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.
Tells of the coal mine explosion disaster at Moweaqua, Il... See More
Dorothy Burgess car accident.... Babe Ruth & hot dogs....
Item #633116
December 24, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 24, 1932
* Actress Dorothy Burgess car accident
* Manslaughter charge for death of girl
* Babe Ruth takes on healthy diet ?
* New York Yankees baseball
Page 10 has a one column heading: "Film Star, Accused In Fatal Crash, Ill" with subhead: "Dorothy Burgess Driving When Girl Is Killed...." I suspect this is one of the few publications to re... See More
Pre-movie release mention of "King Kong"...
Item #624607
December 11, 1932
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
Gari Melchers death... American artist....
Item #716420
December 01, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 1, 1932
* Gari Melchers death
* American artist
The top of page 18 has a one column heading: "GARI MELCHERS, NOTED PAINTER, DIES IN SOUTH" with subhead. (see images)
Complete with all 32 pages, rag edition in great condition.
AI notes: Gari Melchers (1860–1932) was an American painter known for his realistic and later impressionistic... See More
Anton van Rooy death... Dutch bass-baritone...
Item #632597
November 29, 1932
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
Will Hicok Low death... artist...
Item #632918
November 28, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 28, 1932
* Will Hicok Low death
* Artist - muralist - writer
Page 15 has a one column heading: "WILL H. LOW DEAD; VERSATILE ARTIST" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Will Hicok Low, American artist & muralist. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inve... See More
Belle Bennett death, stage & screen actress....
Item #632574
November 06, 1932
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
First mention of "King Kong", the movie...
Item #686100
October 30, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 30, 1932
* King Kong 1st mention
* Hollywood film - movie
* Pre release
An inside page (page X5) contains a quite significant report for any collector of King Kong memorabilia, being a somewhat inconspicuous piece which begins: "Among the technical labors in the Hollywood studios recently was an exact reproduction of the Empire State tower which was built a... See More
Elliott Daingerfield death... North Carolina artist...
Item #712023
October 23, 1932
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
Tom Mix & wonder horse "Tony"...
Item #582974
October 22, 1932
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, October 22, 1932
* Tom Mix, 1st Cowboy movie star
* Accident w/ horse "Tony"
This 14 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "HORSE THROWS COWBOY ACTOR" with photo of Mix with "Tony" and caption: "Tony Falls, Crushes Tom Mix" See photos for text here.
Other news, sports and advertisements of ... See More
Katherine Plunket death...
Item #691540
October 15, 1932
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
Mae West robbed by bandit...
Item #582968
October 13, 1932
THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Omaha, Nebraska, October 13, 1932
* Mae West robbed of diamonds
* Hollywood actress, sex symbol
This 22 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Bandit Takes $19,500 Gems and Cash From Mae West" with related photo with caption: "Diamond Lil Robbed of Jewels"
See photos for text here.
Other news and advertisements of the day. Li... See More
The legendary "called shot" home run by Babe Ruth, in a Chicago newspaper...
Item #707386
October 02, 1932
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.
As a bit of background, ... See More
Camille D'Arville death... opera singer...
Item #632301
September 11, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 11, 1932
* Camille D'Arville death
* Comic opera singer
Page 30 has a one column heading: "CAMILLE D'ARVILLE, OPERA STAR, DIES" 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 of the day. Complete 1st section only with 32 pages, rag edition... See More
Paul Bern suicide in 1932 (former husband of Jean Harlow)...
Item #698930
September 08, 1932
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
Paul Bern suicide in 1932 (former husband of Jean Harlow)...
Item #689802
September 06, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 6, 1932
* Director Paul Bern suicide death
* Former husband of actress Jean Harlow
The front page has one column headings that include: "PAUL BERN A SUICIDE; WED JEAN HARLOW" "Movie Executive Shoots Himself in Hollywood Home He Gave to Film Star" "Martial Rift Is Denied" and more. (see) First report coverage on the suicide of Paul ... See More
The death of Rin Tin Tin... German shepherd Hollywood film star...
Item #594233
August 11, 1932
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
R. J. Reynolds heir murder... Libby Holman...
Item #708904
August 05, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Aug. 5, 1932
* re. Zachary Smith Reynolds suicide ? death
* Heir of R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
* Socialite & actress Libby Holman indictment
The front page has a nice banner headline: "HUNT LIBBY HOLMAN; INDICTED" with subheads. (see images) Was this suicide or murder ? American socialite Libby Holman was a suspect. She didn't remember what happ... See More
Death of Actor Florenz Ziegfeld...
Item #219221
July 23, 1932
NEW YORK TIMES: This issue is from New York, NY and is dated July 23, 1932.
The front page of this issue reads, "Florenz Ziegfeld Dies in Holly wood After Long Illness: Leading Figure in New York Theatre World Succumbs to Attack of Pleurisy." A picture of Ziegfeld can be found on page 6.
Additional content includes, "Germany Demands Arms Parley
... See More
Death of Florenz Ziegfeld in 1932...
Item #625802
July 23, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 23, 1932
* Broadway producer Florenz Ziegfeld death
* Impresario - Show Boat
The front page has a one column heading: "FLORENZ ZIEGFELD DIES IN HOLLYWOOD AFTER LONG ILLNESS" with subheads that include: "Leading Figure in New York Theater World Succumbs to Attack of Pleurisy" "Began Career in Chicago" and more. (see) First
... See More
* Broadway producer Florenz Ziegfeld death
* Impresario - Show Boat
The front page has a one column heading: "FLORENZ ZIEGFELD DIES IN HOLLYWOOD AFTER LONG ILLNESS" with subheads that include: "Leading Figure in New York Theater World Succumbs to Attack of Pleurisy" "Began Career in Chicago" and more. (see) First
1932 "The Wonderland of Oz" comic strip #2...
Item #712942
July 12, 1932
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
R. J. Reynolds heir murder... Libby Holman...
Item #699315
July 07, 1932
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 7, 1932
* Zachary Smith Reynolds suicide ? death
* Heir of R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
* Socialite & actress Libby Holman
* Billy Jurges shot by girl
* Chicago Cubs - MLB baseball player
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "SMITH REYNOLDS, LIBBY HOLMAN'S HUSBAND, SUICIDE" with subheads and two related photos. Was this suicide or m... See More
Jean Harlow & Paul Bern wed in 1932...
Item #688511
July 04, 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.
Complete with all 20 pages, this is the... See More
Marlene Districh & James Cagney...
Item #596135
April 27, 1932
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, April 27, 1932
* Marlene Dietrich & James Cagney
* Paramount Pictures
The front page has one column headings: "STUDIO OUSTS MISS DIETRICH" and "Cagney Suspended in Row Over Raise" with photo of Dietrich. Coverage on Paramount Pictures suspending Actress Marlene Dietrich and actor James Cagney for no shows a film pro... See More
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