Historic Newspapers: Movies, Film & Theater

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 22, 1994

• Best "Schindler's List" at the Oscar's publication
• Director Steven Spielberg - Actor Liam Neeson
• Wins 7 Academy Awards including Best Picture

The front page has a heading that reads: "'Schindler's List' Brings Triumph for Spielberg" with subhead and related photo. (see images) Lengthy coverage in the "calendar section" as well. And this section has a full page advertisement for the film.
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 9, 1987 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day premiere of  "NO WAY OUT" starring Kevin Costner & Gene Hackman on one of the pages. (see images).
In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 18, 1985 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day premiere of  "TEEN WOLF" starring Michael J. Fox on one of the pages. (see images).
In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, September 29, 1935

• re. John Dillinger's assassination
• Anna Sage - Ana Cumpănaș
• "Woman in Red" deportation

The front page has a one column heading: "U.S. to Deport Dillinger Case Woman in Red"with subheads. A photo of her with her son is on the back page with heading. (see images)
 When it comes to gangsters, organized crime, and the nefarious activities born out of the Prohibition and Great Depression eras, no city is more in the forefront of our minds than Chicago - and

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 17, 1986

• "The Color of Money" film advertisement
• Grand Opening Day movie premiere in L.A.
• American sports drama (billiards - pool)
• Tom Cruise - Paul Newman - Martin Scorsese*
• Measures a whooping 27 x 22 inches

A terrific issue on the motion picture hit " THE COLOR OF MONEY" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication.

Note: Where else might one find

THE NEW YORK TIMES (The Warren Commission's Report) supplement, Sept. 28, 1964

• The Warren Commission's Report
• John F. Kennedy JFK assassination
• Lee Harvey Oswald & Jack Ruby

The front page has a banner heading: "THE WARREN COMMISSION'S REPORT" with photo of JFK. This entire supplement has text, photos and illustrations regarding the findings the prior day. See images for small portion. 
Complete supplement with all 48 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally nice.

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 29, 1976

• Grand Opening movie premiere review
• "CARRIE" supernatural Horror film
• Actress Sissy Spacek as Carrie White

The top of page 53 has a photo of Carrie White covered blood during the stage scene with heading "Never Torture a Wallflower" (see images) This was a review of the film shortly after it's opening by Andrew Sarris.
Background: This November 29, 1976 issue of The Village Voice holds significant cultural and collector value,

BOSTON GAZETTE, May 25, 1807

• Edgar Allan Poe's father theater ad

A curious literary item here as the top of page 3 has an advertisement for the "Boston Theatre" for the performance of: "BOSTON SAILORS", a theatrical performance, with the character "Jack Junk" performed by  "Mr. Poe" and more. (see image) He was the father of Edgar Allan Poe.
News of the day and other interesting advertisements. Four pages, nice condition.

Background: On May 25, 1807, David Poe Jr., an itinerant actor and the

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 7, 1986 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf) featuring a collectible print advertisement for upcoming live performances by "RODNEY DANGERFIELD" at the Greek Theatre on one of the four pages. This ad includes his famous catch phrase. 
In addition to the feature stand-up comedian ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 17, 1989 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage poster-sized (21 x 13 inches) illustrated advertisement for the opening day premiere of  "THE 'BURBS" starring Tom Hanks on one of the pages. (see images).
In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct

LOS ANGELES TIMES (Calendar section only), May 10, 2002

• Terrific "Spider-Man" film advertisement
• Grand Opening week movie premiere
• Superhero - Toby Maguire - James Franco
• Measures a whopping 23 1/2 x 21 1/2 inches

A terrific issue on 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 prime publication.

Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 6, 1996 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of  "MICHAEL" starring John Travolta on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional

Here is what I believe to be a yellow placard advertisement for the Greenwich Village publication "Village Voice" with a focus on the weekly cartoon by the famed Jules Feiffer. A written date on the back reads: "December 19, 1963" which means this was from the beginning of the counterculture movement in America. I searched the internet to try to find a similar item and nothing comes up. I assume this to be a rare item from heyday of Greenwich Village in Manhattan. This measure 10 x 6 inches,

THE DETROIT NEWS, Nov. 7, 1961

• Bel Air, Los Angeles fire disaster
• Hollywood elite - Santa Ana winds

The front page has a banner headline: "Nixon, Film Stars Flee as L.A. Fires Spreads" with subheads and two photos showing actress Kim Novak and Richard Nixon trying to save their homes. (see images) More related photos are on the back page.
Complete with all 46 pages, small library stamp within the masthead, some small binding holes along the spine, good condition.

Background: The 1961 Bel-Air

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 4, 2003

• Phil Spector arrested for murder
• American record producer - music
• "Wall of Sound" pioneer

The front page has a two column heading: "Music Legend Phil Spector Arrested in Woman's Killing" with photo. (see images) First report coverage continues inside with three more related photos. Nice to have from the home of the entertainment industry.
Complete with all sections (70+ pages, great condition.

Background: Contemporary news coverage immediately following Phil

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 27, 1980 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day premiere of  "THE FINAL COUNTDOWN" starring Kirk Douglas & Martin Sheen on one of the pages. (see images).
In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 29, 1944

• Battle of Leyte Gulf VICTORY
• Philippines Sea - William Halsey
• World War II - WWII Pacific theater

The front page has a banner headline: "HIGHER JAPANESE FLEET'S LOSSES CONFIRMED" with subheads. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with all 46 pages, rag edition in great condition.

Background: The landmark Allied victory at the Battle of Leyte Gulf—fought primarily from October 23 to 26, 1944—stands as the largest naval battle in human history by combined

NILES' REGISTER, Baltimore, April 16, 1836  An inside page  contains a fine report on one of the more famous battles of the entire 19th century, immortalized by the John Wayne movie & remade on the big screen in recent years as well.
Headed: "FROM TEXAS--Fall Of San Antonio and Massacre of the Texian Troops" this report gives the details of the Battle of the Alamo through several accounts. They contain considerable detail including the fates of Travis & Jim Bowie among others.  This text takes

LOS ANGELES TIMES (calendar section only), Oct. 20, 1983

• Early actor Tom Cruise
• Just his 2nd lead film role
• American sports drama movie

Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical copies are an absolute rarity, largely because they were printed on standard, ephemeral newsprint

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 19, 1979

• Iranian Revolution comes to an end
• Ruhollah - Ayatollah Khomeini
• Becomes Leader of the Revolution
• Iranian Shia Islam religious leader

The front page has a headline: "The Worst Domino" with related photo. (see images) This is an editorial on the recent ending of the Iranian Revolution that put Ayatollah Khomeini in power. Continues on multiple inside pages and another related photo, see images for portion.
Background: The

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 28, 1988

• American child actress Judith Barsi
• Double murder-suicide by her father

The front page of section II has a four column heading: "Three Dead in Apparent Murder-Suicide" with photo of child actress Judith Barsi. (see images)
Complete first and second sections only with a total of 48 pages, nice condition.

Background: Judith Barsi’s death holds profound cultural significance both for the devastating circumstances surrounding it and for the lasting legacy of her

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 17, 1977 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the re-release premiere of  "2001: A SPACE ODYSSEY" by Stanley Kubrick on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical

LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 6, 1978 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day premiere of  "HOOPER" starring Burt Reynolds on one of the pages. (see images).
In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 14, 1976 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day premiere of  "GOD TOLD ME TO" on one of the pages. (see images).
In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional graphics and classic

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 14, 1976 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day premiere of  "NETWORK" starring Faye Dunaway & William Holden on one of the pages. (see images).
In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical

BOSTON GAZETTE, Jan. 26, 1807

• Edgar Allan Poe's father David Poe Jr. theater ad
• "Macbeth" and "Dermot And Kathleen" plays

The top of page 3 under "Boston Theatre" is a  notice for the performances of "MACBETH", with Mr. Poe as "Malcolm" and "DERMOT AND KATHLEEN" with Mr. Poe in the title role as "Dermot" re. the father of Edgar Allan Poe.
Complete with 4 pages, some light damp staining, generally in nice condition.

background: This issue of the Boston Gazette dated January 26, 1807, is a

MOTION PICTURE DAILY, New York, July 25, 1966

• James Bond 007 spy films - Sean Connery
• "Goldfinger" and "Dr. No" advertisement
• Bond Women Honey Rider and Pussy Galore

A small-size newspaper focused entirely on the movie industry, the prime feature being a back page advertisement for the upcoming double movie re-re-release showing of  "DR. NO" & "GOLDFINGER" in September starring Sean Connery. This ad contains photos of the first two Bond Women, Honey Rider & Pussy Galore. (see images) See below

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 28, 1986 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day premiere of  "DOWN BY LAW" on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional graphics and classic

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 28, 1986 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day premiere of  "TOUGH GUYS" starring Burt Lancaster & Kirk Douglas on one of the pages. (see images).
In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 17, 1978

• Dick Button & others attacked by thugs
• "The Ramble" section of Central Park
• Anti-gay LGBTQ violence

The front page has a heading: "Hunting Gays in Central Park" with lead-in: "EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH THE VICTIMS", subhead and related photo. This editorial continues on multiple inside pages with a few more related photos. (see images)
Background: The July 17, 1978, cover story in The Village Voice served as a harrowing exposé

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 14, 1937

• Battle of Shanghai, China begins
• Imperial Japanese Army
• Second Sino-Japanese War

The top of the front page has a three column heading: "SHANGHAI BATTLE GOES ON AS RAIN HALTS CITY FIRES; CHINESE PLANES ATTACK HIP" with various subheads. (see images) 
Complete with 30 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

Background: The Battle of Shanghai, initiated on August 13–14, 1937, stands as a pivotal historical milestone of extraordinary rarity and strategic consequence,

Here is a single leaf from the THIS WEEK MAGAZINE section of the San Francisco Chronicle dated Sept. 10, 1939 for the opening day showing of the film "THE RAINS CAME" at the Fox Theatre in San Francisco, California on Sept. 14th. (see images) Notice the nice, vibrant color here. 
This single sheet measures 15 3/4 x 10 3/4 inches. Some small binding holes and light toning along the left margin, otherwise nice. Great for display.

Note: This single leaf comes with a acid-free (gratis) folder for

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 7, 1990 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of  "MARKED FOR DEATH" starring Steven Seagal on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 21, 1995 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of  "TALES FROM THE HOOD" by Spike Lee on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional

LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 12, 1979 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day re-release of  "STAR WARS" on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional graphics and classic

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 1, 1977 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of  "NASTY HABITS" starring Glenda Jackson on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 18, 1977 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of  "THE WORLD'S GREATEST LOVER" starring Gene Wilder on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical

ROTO LIVING magazine section only of the Detroit Free Press ,Sept. 14, 1952

• 19 year old actress Lori Nelson
• "Bend of the River" film debut

The front page of this section has a nice color photo of the young actress Lori Nelson.
Complete Roto Living section with 28 pages, tabloid size, a little top margin wear, generally in very nice condition.

Background: This issue of the Detroit Free Press Roto Magazine stands out as an exceptionally rare piece of mid-century pop-culture ephemera, primarily due

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 12, 1987 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day premiere of  "ROBOCOP" on one of the four pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional graphics and classic

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 1, 1985 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day premiere of  "RUNAWAY TRAIN" starring Jon Voight on one of the pages. (see images).
In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, March 12, 1970

• Greenwich Village Townhouse Explosion
• Weather Underground - far-left militants
• Bomb making effort gone wrong - fail
• Hollywood actor Dustin Hoffman affected

The front page has a two column heading: "The House on 11th St.: Digging Up the Debris" with lead-in: "A 'Bomb Factory' ?" and 3 related photo including one of Hoffman. (see images) Great to have in Greenwich Village's very own publication.
Background: The 1970 Greenwich

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 12, 1985

• Early & rare "The Fat Boys" editorial
• Beginning of new-school hip hop - rap music
• Rapper Darren Robinson - Beatboxing pioneer

Beginning on page 67 is an editorial by Robert Christgau on the new hip hop sensation "The Fat Boys" with photo. (see images)
Background: The mid-February 1985 editorial attention given to the Fat Boys by The Village Voice represents a watershed moment in music journalism, marking the exact point

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, July 12, 1988

• Aerosmith - American hard rock band advertisement
• Front man Steven Tyler & guitarist Joe Perry
• "Permanent Vacation" album tour concert
• Giants Stadium w/ Guns N' Roses & Deep Purple

Page 84 has a nice full page advertisement for a upcoming "AEROSMITH" concert with Guns N' Roses and Deep Purple at Giants Stadium. (see images)
Background: On August 16, 1988, Aerosmith headlined a massive rock concert at Giants Stadium in East

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 30, 1969

• The Rolling Stones American Tour 1969
• Madison Square Garden concert advertisement
• "History's first mystic rock and roll tour "
• Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman, Mick Taylor
• Raymond Buckland - occult - witchcraft ad

Page 45 has a full page inch advertisement for a very early Rolling Stones concert at Madison Square Garden. 
Background: The Rolling Stones’ November 27–28, 1969 performances at Madison Square

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Jan. 31, 1977

• "GENESIS" English rock band advertisement
• "Spot the Pigeon" album - "Wind & Wuthering Tour"
• Phil Collins - Mike Rutherford - Steve Hackett
• Very 1st appearance at Madison Square Garden

Page 46 has a advertisement for a "GENESIS" concert at Madison Square Garden. (see image)
Background: On February 23, 1977, Genesis performed an unforgettable show at Madison Square Garden in New York City as part of their Wind & Wuthering tour. This was the band's first

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 2, 1986

• Early SLAYER editorial & concerts
• American thrash heavy metal band
• Guitarists Kerry King & Jeff Hanneman
• Editorial and Ritz performance advertisement

Page 109 has an editorial on thrash metal band Slayer with heading: "Raising Hell" and related photo. 
And page 143 has a advertisement for upcoming performances at the Ritz nightclub with one of the performers being "SLAYER" (see images)
Background: On December 6 and 7, 1986,

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, March 8, 1973

• "The Dark Side of the Moon" tour & album release
• Pink Floyd - Radio City Music Hall  concert advertisement
• British psychedelic rock group - band performance

Page 45 has a duo advertisement for a "King Karol" record store for the recent release of "The Dark Side of the Moon" album release. This iconic album was released just a few days earlier. Also within the ad is a "PINK FLOYD" concert at Radio City Music Hall announcement.

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Aug. 2, 1973

• The Grateful Dead w/ Allman Brothers & more
• Summer Jam at Watkins Glen - rock festival photos
• Grateful Dead - Elton John - Jethro Tull - Grand Funk

The front page has six related photos of the Summer Jam at Watkins Glen in New York. (see images) Page 5 has a heading: "The Mellowing of America" with lead-in: "The Watkins Glen Story" Coverage continues on the following page. 
Background: The 1973 Watkins Glen Summer Jam, held on July 28,

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 11, 1985 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day premiere of  "THE BRIDE" starring Sting on one of the pages. (see images).
In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional graphics

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 9, 1987 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the premiere of  "WHO'S THAT GIRL" Starring Madonna on one of the pages. (see images).
In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional graphics and