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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.
40th President Ronald Reagan death in L.A. paper...
Item #710294
June 06, 2004
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 6, 2004
* Ronald Reragan death - "Ronaldus Magnus"
* 40th President of the United States & actor
* Also former governor of California
The front has a banner headline: "Reagan Dies at 93; Popular President Changed the Political Landscape" with subheads and color photo. (see images)
Much more inside, loads of text. Way too much to photo... See More
Rita Hayworth gives birth to princess in 1949...
Item #710288
December 28, 1949
THE DETROIT NEWS, Dec. 28, 1949
* Hollywood actress Rita Hayworth
* Princess Yasmin Aga Khan born
* Prince Aly Khan daughter - Pakistan
The front page has a nice banner headline for display: "PRINCESS BORN TO RITA" with subheads. (see images)
Complete with 38 pages, rag edition in very nice condition. Some small binding holes along the spine. ... See More
1984 Run-DMC... beginning of hip hop music...
Item #710285
May 15, 1984
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, May 15, 1984
* Early Run-DMC D.M.C. editorial w/ photo
* Beginning of new-school hip hop - rap music
* The Pretenders - rock band concert advertisement
Beginning on page 67 is an editorial with one column heading: "Run-D.M.C. See" with a photo of the group on the following page. (see images)
Page 69 has a nice full p... See More
Review & premiere of "The Princess Bride", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #710246
September 25, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, September 25, 1987
* Best "The Princess Bride" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Romantic fantasy adventure comedy-drama film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Princess Bride" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - t... See More
Premiere of "Jennifer's Body", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #710235
September 18, 2009
LOS ANGELES TIMES, September 18, 2009
* Best "Jennifer's Body" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Supernatural horror black comedy film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Jennifer's Body" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood... See More
1984 beginning of hip hop rap music...
Item #710227
November 17, 1992
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 17, 1992
* New-school hip hop - rap music near the beginning
* Public Enemy - rappers Chuck D and Flavor Flav
* Early "House of Pain" performances advertisement
* Performance at the Ritz nightclub - Manhattan
Page 131 has a advertisement for "PUBLIC ENEMY - ICE T -HOUSE OF PAIN" performances at the Rit... See More
1982 opening day review of "ANNIE" w/ ad...
Item #710220
June 01, 1982
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 1, 1982
* "Annie" Musical comedy drama review
* Grand Opening premiere movie release
* Based on "Little Orphan Annie" comic strip
Page 51 has a review for the opening day of the first film adaption of the musical "Annie" with heading: "Little Awful Annie" and related photo. (see image... See More
1982 "The Go-Go's" MSG cocert advertisement...
Item #710219
September 28, 1982
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Sept. 28, 1982
* The Go-Go's - all-female rock band
* American singer Belinda Carlisle
* Madison Square Garden concert ad
* "Pink Floyd - The Wall" film opening
Page 79 has a nice full page advertisement for "The Go-Go's" with "A Flock OF Seagulls" upcoming concert performance at Madison S... See More
1982 "48 Hrs." & "The Verdict" opening day ads......
Item #710218
November 30, 1982
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 30, 1982
* 48 Hrs. - buddy cop action comedy film
* Actors Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy
* The Verdict - legal drama - Paul Newman
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere ads
Page 74 has a advertisement for an advance showing before it's opening day premiere of "48 Hrs.".
Page 79 has an opening day advertisement f... See More
1980 "GENESIS" progressive rock band concert ad...
Item #710207
April 14, 1980
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 14, 1980
* GENESIS w/ Phil Collins - The Duke Tour
* English progressive rock band - Mike Rutherford
* Madison Square Garden concert advertisement
Page 63 has a nice full page advertisement for a upcoming "GENESIS" concert at Madison Square Garden. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item becaus... See More
Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Timothy Leary - Fred McDarrah photography...
Item #710205
January 11, 1973
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 11, 1973
* Notable photos of Bob Dylan, The Beatles, & Timothy Leary
* All part of the Fred McDarrah Collection
* Renowned photographer for the Village Voice
The front page has 5 notable photos from the Fred McDarrah Collection, which were on display at the Soho Photo Gallery in New York City. Fred McDarrah was a lon... See More
1984 beginning of hip hop rap music...
Item #710186
September 04, 1984
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Sept. 4 1984
* Beginning of new-school hip hop - rap music
* DJ Scratching - vinyl record turntable moving
* Kurtis Blow, Melle Mel, Run-D.M.C. & more
Page 73 is an editorial with one column heading: "Hiphop Is Here To Stay" with related photo. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because the... See More
1969 Woodstock music festival letters to editor...
Item #710073
September 04, 1969
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Sept. 4, 1969
* Woodstock music festival on Max Yasgur's farm
* Letters to the editor with eyewitness accounts
Starting on page 4 are three letters to the editor commenting on their experience at the Woodstock music festival just a few weeks earlier. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was ... See More
Review & premiere of "Good Will Hunting", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #710057
December 05, 1997
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 5, 1997
* Best "Good Will Hunting" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Drama film - Robin Williams - Matt Damon
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Good Will Hunting" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Holly... See More
Review & premiere of "Spider-Man", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #710055
May 03, 2002
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 3, 2002
* Best "Spider-Man" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Superhero - Toby Maguire - James Franco
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Spider-Man" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's... See More
Early 1963 Bob Dylan concert advertisement...
Item #710021
March 28, 1963
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, March 28, 1963
* Early Bob Dylan concert advertisement
* The Town Hall - New York City
* First major solo concert appearance
Page 15 has a small but early advertisement for Bob Dylan's concert at The Town Hall in New York City. (see image) This was considered Dylan's 1st major solo concert performance and was used as one of h... See More
1973 Bruce Springsteen & The Allman Brothers Band...
Item #710020
July 19, 1973
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 19, 1973
* Very early Bruce Springsteen - NYC night club ad
* Prior to the official naming of the E Street Band
* The Allman Brothers Band - Dickey Betts
* American rock band concert advertisement
Page 57 under "cafes, clubs & coffee houses" is a advertisement for a "BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN w/ The Wailers" pe... See More
Early 1962 Bob Dylan concert advertisement...
Item #710019
September 13, 1962
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 13, 1962
* Early Bob Dylan concert advertisement
* Only his second year of public performances
* Hootenanny at Carnegie Hall - Manhattan
The back page has a somewhat small advertisement for "Hootenanny At Carnegie Hall" This was a six act bill with Bob Dylan appearing second after Pete Seeger. The names of the p... See More
1973 Alice Cooper MSG concert advertisement...
Item #710003
April 26, 1973
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 26, 1973
* Alice Cooper - "Billion Dollar Babies" tour
* American rock singer and songwriter
* Madison Square Garden concert advertisement
Page 61 has a nice full page advertisement for a "ALICE COOPER" concert at Madison Square Garden in Manhattan. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare i... See More
1975 KISS concert tour ad...
Item #709974
March 17, 1975
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, March 17, 1975
* Early KISS - American hard rock band
* "Dressed to Kill" tour advertisement
* Beacon Theatre - Manhattan - New York City
Page 26 has a 9 x 7 inch advertisement for the "KISS" concert at the Beacon Theatre (March 21st) This was just their 2nd stop on the tour that year.
I suspect this to be an ex... See More
Early 1962 Bob Dylan concert advertisement...
Item #709972
September 13, 1962
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 13, 1962
* Early Bob Dylan concert advertisement
* Only his second year of public performances
* Hootenanny at Carnegie Hall - Manhattan
The back page has a somewhat small advertisement for "Hootenanny At Carnegie Hall" This was a six act bill with Bob Dylan appearing second after Pete Seeger. The names of the p... See More
1983 beginning of new-school hip hop rap music...
Item #709958
June 14, 1983
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 14, 1983
* Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five
* Performance at the Ritz nightclub advertisement
* Beginning of new-school hip hop - rap music
* DJ Scratching - vinyl record turntable moving
Page 109 has a full page ad for various upcoming performances at the "RITZ" in Manhattan with one of the performers bei... See More
Marie Prevost death... movie actress...
Item #709955
January 24, 1937
CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, January 24, 1937
* Marie Prevost death w/ photos
* Hollywood film movie actress
* Silent and talking pictures
The front page has a one column heading: "Marie Prevost Found Dead in Her Aprtment" with small photo. Two more photos of her on page 13. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with 20 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A few small binding holes... See More
Death of movie great Orson Welles...
Item #709942
October 11, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 11, 1985
* Orson Welles death (1st report)
* Actor - director - writer - producer
* Hollywood movie film - radio - theatre
* "War of the Worlds" & "Citizen Kane" fame
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the front page has a heading: "Orson Welles, Theatrical Genius, Found Dead at 70" and includes a photo of him. The article car... See More
Premiere of "The Goonies", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #709941
June 14, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 14, 1985 (front & Calendar Sections)
* Best "The Goonies" film advertisement
* Grand Opening week movie premiere
* Adventure comedy cult classic
An issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Goonies" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywo... See More
1974 Elton John concert advertisement...
Item #709778
December 02, 1971
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 2, 1974
* Early Elton John concert advertisement
* British singer - songwriter - pianist
* Madison Square Garden - New York City
Page 115 has a advertisement for early "Elton John" concerts at Madison Square Garden. (see images) This was one of his first concert tours. John Lennon surprised fans by joining Elton John ... See More
1979 "No Nukes" MSG concerts advertisement...
Item #709777
September 10, 1979
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Sept. 10, 1979
* No Nukes: The Muse Concerts for a Non-Nuclear Future
* Musicians United for Safe Energy MSG Advertisement
* Tom Petty - Jackson Browne - Bruce Springsteen & more
The back page has a nice advertisement for upcoming "No Nukes: The Muse Concerts for a Non-Nuclear Future" concerts at Madison Square Ga... See More
1974 Eric Clapton concert advertisement...
Item #709776
May 30, 1974
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 21, 1974
* The Charlie Daniels Band concerts ad
* "Fire on the Mountain" album release
* "The Devil Went Down to Georgia" song fame
Page 89 has a nice full page advertisement for "The Charlie Daniels Band" concerts at the Capital Theater and Felt Forum. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremel... See More
Early 1963 Bob Dylan concert advertisement...
Item #709658
April 04, 1963
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, April 4, 1963
* Early Bob Dylan concert advertisement
* The Town Hall - New York City
* First major concert appearance
Page 12 has a small but early advertisement for Bob Dylan's concert at The Town Hall in New York City. (see images) This was considered Dylan's 1st major concert performance and was used as one of his live re... See More
Premiere of "Halloween 5", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #709618
October 13, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 13, 1989
* "Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers"
* Best Grand Opening Day movie advertisement
* Slasher horror film - Donald Pleasence
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers" and perhaps no better newspaper could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the ... See More
1976 Marquette Park... Chicago race riots rallies...
Item #709603
August 23, 1976
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Aug. 23, 1976
* Marquette Park rallies - Chicago race riots
* Racially charged violence - Negroes vs. whites
The front page has a heading: "HOW THE BATTLE FOR WHITE POWER TOUCHED OFF A BORDER WAR" (see images) Beginning on pages 12 & 13 is a report headed; "How the Battle for White Power Touched Off a Border W... See More
1976 Led Zeppelin & Lynyrd Skynyrd ...
Item #709602
October 25, 1976
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 25, 1976
* Early Led Zeppelin - English rock band
* "The Song Remains the Same" concert film
* Opening day MSG movie advertisement
* Lynyrd Skynyrd - upcoming area concerts ad
Page 53 has a nice full page advertisement for the opening day showing of "The Song Remains the Same" film in New York City. Coverage of ther... See More
1928 Wineville Chicken Coop murders...
Item #709497
February 08, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 8, 1929
* Wineville Chicken Coop murders
* Christine and Walter Collins
* Gordon Stewart Northcott guilty (1st report)
* Hollywood movie 'Changeling'
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Northcott Convicted of Slaying Three Boys; His Last Dramatic Plea Fails to Move Jury" (see) Coverage on the Win... See More
Opening day ad for Disney's "Song of the South"...
Item #709140
November 27, 1946
THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 27, 1946
* Opening day movie premiere advertisement for "Song of the South"
* Walt Disney's 1st live-action/animated musical comedy-drama film
* Uncle Remus stories as adapted by Joel Chandler Harris
* Actor James Baskett - "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" song fame
Page 21 has a nice 11 x 9 1/2 inch advertisement for the opening day
... See More
* Opening day movie premiere advertisement for "Song of the South"
* Walt Disney's 1st live-action/animated musical comedy-drama film
* Uncle Remus stories as adapted by Joel Chandler Harris
* Actor James Baskett - "Zip-a-Dee-Doo-Dah" song fame
Page 21 has a nice 11 x 9 1/2 inch advertisement for the opening day
Exploding Plastic Inevitable in 1966... Andy Warhol...
Item #709134
April 07, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 7, 1966
* Andy Warhol's Exploding Plastic Inevitable
* The Velvet Underground and Nico inaugural show ad
* Electric Circus underground nightclub performance
Page 29 has a 9 1/2 x 7 inch advertisement for a first "Erupting Plastic Inevitable with Andy Warhol The Velvet Underground and Nice" performance opened ... See More
1977 Fleetwood Mac MSG concert advertisement...
Item #709133
April 11, 1977
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, April 11, 1977
* Fleetwood Mac rock band concert advertisement
* First performance at Madison Square Garden
* Rumours album Tour - Stevie Nicks & Lindsey Buckingham
Page 67 has a nice full page advertisement for the "FLEETWOOD MAC" concert at Madison Square Garden. (see images) This was the first time this iconic group ... See More
1984 Beverly Hills Cop & U2 concert advertisements...
Item #709132
November 27, 1984
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Nov. 27, 1984
* "Beverly Hills Cop" action comedy film
* Opening day movie premiere advertisement
* Actors Eddie Murphy and Judge Reinhold
* U2 - Irish rock band - Bono - The Edge
* "The Unforgettable Fire" album tour
* Radio City Music Hall concert ad (sold out)
Page 57 has a full page advertisement for t... See More
1982 Review & premiere of "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial"...
Item #709061
June 15, 1982
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, June 15, 1982
* "E.T. the Extra Terrestrial" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere movie review
* Steven Spielberg - science-fiction fantasy
Page 52 has a 8 x 6 1/2 inch advertisement (not counting the locations underneath) for the opening day of the film "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial" (see images)
Page 5... See More
1977 Fleetwood Mac MSG concert advertisement...
Item #709060
April 04, 1977
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, April 4, 1977
* Fleetwood Mac rock band tensions
* Stevie Nicks & Lindsey Buckingham breakup
* During the Rumours album Tour
* Boston Madison square Garden concert ad
Page 58 has a nice full page advertisement for the "BOSTON" concert at Madison Square Garden. (see images)
The top of the back page has a banner headin... See More
1931 World premiere of Frankenstein...
Item #709032
November 17, 1931
THE DETROIT NEWS, Nov. 17, 1931
* Frankenstein about to make it's debut
* Pre Code horror monster film movie
* World Premiere - opening day (2 days away)
* Boris Karloff & Colin Clive
Page 16 has a three photo pictorial with small heading: "A Job of Makeup Is Involved in This" with brief text. And at the bottom of the same page is a 4 x 3 1/2 inch advertisement for the ... See More
Two of the best Kennedy assassination issues to be had...
Item #709027
November 23, 1963
Here is a terrific pair of issues on the assassination of John F. Kennedy from the city where it happened. Both issues are THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS from Texas.
Note: While we do offer each of these issues as stand-alone items, purchasing them as a set will enable you to take advantage of a discounted price.
You get the November 23, 1963 edition which is a quite rare & extremely desirable ne... See More
1968 Poor People's Campaign... Jerry Garcia & Pigpen...
Item #708943
May 09, 1968
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, May 9, 1968
* Poor People's Campaign - demonstration march
* Post Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination
* Ralph Abernathy - A. D. King photos
* Early Jerry Garcia & Pigpen photo - Grateful Dead
A great issue of this famous counter-culture newspaper as the front page has 3 related photos with heading: "Poor People's Campaign: Last Exit to ... See More
1980 "Flash Gordon" opening day film review...
Item #708933
December 02, 1980
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 3-9, 1980
* "Flash Gordon" film review & ad
* Grand opening day movie premiere
* Space opera - superhero film
Page 63 has an opening day review for the film "Flash Gordon" with related photo and illustration. (see images) The following page has a ad for the film.
I suspect this to be an extremely r... See More
1983 "Flashdance" opening day film advertisement...
Item #708932
April 12, 1983
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 12, 1983
* "Flashdance" film advertisement
* Grand opening day movie premiere
* American romantic drama dance film
* Actress Jennifer Beals
Page 51 has a 10 x 6 1/2 inch advertisement for the opening day of the film "Flashdance" (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their w... See More
1961 Bob Dylan's breakthrough performance ad....
Item #708931
September 28, 1961
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 28, 1961
* Very early Bob Dylan's performance advertisement
* Gerde's Folk City music venue in Greenwich Village
* Considered his breakthrough performance (20 yrs. old)
* Before his very first concert at Carnegie Chapter Hall
Page 8 has a small but historic advertisement for what is considered Bob Dylan's breakthro... See More
Review & premiere of "Dirty Dancing", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #708926
August 21, 1987
LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 21, 1987
* Best "Dirty Dancing" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Romantic drama dance film - Patrick Swayze
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Dirty Dancing" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood ar... See More
1981 Michael Jackson... Pre-Thriller...
Item #708917
January 06, 1981
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Jan. 7-13, 1981
* Michael Jackson - "King of Pop"
* Pre Thriller album (late 1982)
* About to become super famous
* Elvis Costello concert advertisement
Page 57 has an editorial headed: "Michael Jackson's Triumph" with related photo. (see images) This focuses on Jackson's recent accomplishments and ... See More
1992 Women's abortion movement... Megadeth concert ad...
Item #708915
October 20, 1992
THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 20, 1992
* Megadeth - thrash heavy metal band
* Frontman & guitarist Dave Mustaine
* Ritz Theatre performance advertisement
* Countdown to Extinction album tour
* Woman's right to choose movement
* Women's abortion rights Demonstration
Page 7 has a full page notice for: "WOMEN: TAKE CONTROL" demonstrati... 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
1947 Lucille Ball beer advertisement...
Item #708894
August 19, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 19, 1947
* Lucille Ball beer advertisement
* American actress & comedian
* Post World War II pin-up girl
* Pre "I Love Lucy" TV sitcom
The back page has a nice 17 1/2 x 11 1/2 inch advertisement showing a somewhat young Lucille Ball promoting "Schaefer" beer shortly after the end of World War II. This was 4 years prior to her iconic TV sho... See More
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