Review & premiere of "A Bronx Tale", in a Los Angeles newspaper...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, September 29, 1993



* Best "A Bronx Tale" film advertisement

* Grand Opening Day movie premiere & review

* American crime drama film - Robert De Niro



A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "A Bronx Tale" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the ... See More  

Lincoln's assassination - from Lincoln's home town...

ILLINOIS STATE JOURNAL, Springfield, April 17, 1865 Serious collectors have always been keen to seek out historic events in newspapers from where the event happened, and they continue to demand the most interest and highest prices. For Lincoln's assassination the several Washington, D.C. newspapers are among the best.

But an equally desired report is one from Lincoln's hometown, wher... See More  

1970 World premiere ad for "Woodstock" (film)...

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York (weekly), March 26, 1970



* "Woodstock" World premiere film advertisement

* Counterculture documentary music festival

* Black Panther 21 members as political prisoners



Page 49 has a 8 x 5 1/2 inch advertisement for: "Woodstock" for it's opening day in Manhattan. Nice to have in this counterculture publication. The movie... See More  

Premiers of Brokeback Mountain & King Kong...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 14, 2005 



* King Kong Movie Premier

* Brokeback Mountain - 1 week ad and review

* Golden Globe Nominations



A terrific issue on the premiere of both "Brokeback Mountain" and "King Kong". "Brokeback Mountain" includes a nice review with corresponding photos, along with an ad. "King Kong" incudes a "first day" ... See More  

The 1965 Obie Awards: The Village Voice's own...

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, May 27, 1965



* The Obie Awards

* Robert Duvall

* James Earl Jones



As most might be aware "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper, known for being the country's first alternative newsweekly. It introduced free-form, high-spirited, and passionate journalism into the public discourse a tradition it maintained throughout its 60+ yea... See More  

1967 "The Graduate" opening week movie review..

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 28, 1967



* "The Graduate" opening week movie review

* Romantic comedy drama film - Dustin Hoffman



Page 33 has a review under the heading: "Films"; The Graduate" This film made it's premiere in New York City the same week. I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because their was really no rea... See More  

World premiere ad for "Planet of the Apes"...

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, Feb. 8, 1968



* Planet of the Apes World premiere advertisement

* Science fiction film - movie - Charlton Heston

* The Jimi Hendrix Experience performance & album ads



Page 42 has a iconic 7 x 6 inch illustrated advertisement for: "Planet of the Apes" for it's World premiere at the Capital Theater in Manhattan. wikipedia notes: Planet of the Ape... See More  

Anti-Vietnam War march on Washington D.C...

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 20, 1969 



* Moratorium to End the War in Vietnam

* March on Washington D.C.

* Massive demonstration - teach-in



The front page has a heading: "A Half Million March For an Audience of One" with 3 related photos. (see images) First report coverage on the March on Washington D.C. to End the War in Vietnam. I suspect this to b... See More  

American premiere ad for "Dr. No"... James Bond...

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, May 30, 1963



* "Dr. No" - 1st James Bond movie- film

* Opening day (America) premiere

* Actor Sean Connery - Ian Fleming



The bottom of page 11 has a 3 1/2 x 3 inch advertisement for the American premiere of: "Dr. No" This ad is for that very first showing of this iconic film in New York City. I suspect this to be an extremely rare item becau... See More  

Rare movie prop newspaper from 1942...

THE LEIGHTON TATTLER, "Published by and For the Students of Leighton" (no city nor state) 



* Very rare movie prop issue

* "Blondie Goes to College"

* Larry Parks as "Rusty Bryant"



We've all seen newspapers used as props in movies, typically with a headline relating to the plot of the movie. Obviously created exclusively for the production of the movie... See More  

Actress Madge Meredith arrested for kidnapping...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 3, 1947



* American film actress Madge Meredith

* Arrested for kidnapping her manager



The back page has a photo showing Madge Meredith at the Sheriff's office in Los Angeles after her arrest for an alleged kidnapping.

Page 3 has a one column heading: "Actress Gives Up For Quiz In Kidnapping Case" (see images)

Complete with 36 pages, light toning a... See More  

Premiere of "Up in Smoke"... Cheech & Chong...

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Sept. 25, 1978



* Premiere opening of "Up in Smoke"

* Cheech & Chong counterculture movie

* Stoner comedy film - cult classic



Page 73 has a iconic advertisement for: "Up in Smoke" for it's opening in New York City. Being a weekly publication, this is actually the opening day ad for this film. Nice to have this in a... See More  

HAIR (the musical) - Rare Pre-Broadway Ad... "Village Voice"...

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, October 19, 1967



* A extremely rare ad for the Broadway Hit - "HAIR" - prior to making it to Broadway

* The Public Theater - Greenwich, in the Village's own iconic newspaper



Prior to making it to Broadway and becoming one of the most famous musicals to hit the stage, the musical "Hair" appeared off-Broadway at The Publi... See More  

Simon Frith's early review of Elvis Costello... Mel Brooks going crazy?

THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, December 26, 1977  The front page has: "Elvis Costello: Pleased to Aim", which shows the introduction to a review by the world renowned music critic Simon Frith, and includes a small image of Costello. The text of the review is found on page 55 and includes an additional photo.

The front page also includes: "Mel Brooks: Aim to Please", which d... See More  

Fall of Singapore...

MARION EVENING POST, Illinois, Feb. 16, 1942 



* Battle - Fall of Singapore

* South-East Asian theatre

* Empire of Japan captures

* General Tomoyuki Yamashita



The front page features a banner headline announcing: "60,000 SURRENDERED AS SINGAPORE FELL" with subhead: "War Remains To Be Fought Jap Ruler Tells His People Preparing Great Jubilation" and more.

Complete ... See More  

Actor John Barrymore death in 1942...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 30, 1942



* John Barrymore death (1st report)

* Stage & Hollywood movie actor



The front page has a five column heading: "John Barrymore, Veteran Actor, Dies" with subhead. Related photos are on page 14. light toning at the margins, small library stamp within the masthead, small binding holes along the spine, generally very nice.

Complete with all 26 ... See More  

"The Fighting Sullivans"... Berlin is in flames...

CHICAGO HERALD AMERICAN, Jan. 18, 1943  



* The five Sullivan brothers killed

* United States Navy sailors

* USS Juneau sinking



The bold banner headline proclaims: "BERLIN AFLAME AFTER 2D RAID" with text that carries over to page 2.

Another notable report is headed above the masthead, in red ink: "FIGHTING SULLIVANS-- Story of 5 Brothers Lost Together Serving Their Cou... See More  

1991 death of actress Jean Arthur... L.A. Times...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 20, 1991



* Jean Arthur death (1st report)

* American Broadway & film actress

* Featured in 3 Frank Capra movies

* Best publication to be had ?



Near the bottom of page 3 is a heading: "Jean Arthur Dies; Comedy Film Star of the '30s and '40s" with photo. (see images)

Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment... See More  

Death of famed actor William Holden...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 17, 1981



* William Holden death (1st report)

* Hollywood move - film actor

* Best title to be had ?



The front page features 5 photos of famed actor William Holden with a two column heading: "Actor William Holden Found Dead at Home" The article carries over to page 23 and includes 3 more photos. Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of t... See More  

Bride of Frankenstein opening night review...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 11, 1935 



* "Bride of Frankenstein" horror film

* Opening day premiere review

* Actor Boris Karloff  as The Monster



Page 21 haw a review for the opening night showing in New York City for the movie: "The Bride OF Frankenstein" starring Boris Karloff. This was the day after this famous movie opened in New York City.

Thirty-four pages, a... See More  

"Star Wars IV: A New Hope" - Toy Ads...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 8, 1978



*Toy ads from original Star Wars (Episode IV) Movie



A terrific issue with "STAR WARS: A NEW HOPE" toy ads (pg. 4 of the Metro section) leading up to Christmas the year after the movie was originally released. As a bonus, the ads are found in the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime p... See More  

Rare movie prop newspaper from 1942...

THE BLISSVILLE SUN, Blissville, Maryland, (no date) 



* Very rare movie prop issue



We've all seen newspapers used as props in movies, typically with a headline relating to the plot of the movie. Obviously created exclusively for the production of the movie, they are quite rare and seldom come on the collector's market--particular issues from the "golden age of Hollywood"... See More  

Publisher with an interesting life... Beware of warring against England...

 THE ANTIGALLICAN MONITOR & ANTI-CORSICAN CHRONICLE, London, June 30, 1811  Published by Lewis Goldsmith, of Portuguese-Jewish extraction. Previous to publishing this newspaper he spent much time in France acting as a "secret agent" to Napoleon, including efforts to kidnap King Louis XVIII. Goldsmith escaped to England in 1809 & by 1811 he founded this newspaper (subseq... See More  

Murder, Inc. case... informant Abe Reles...

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  

Frank Yerby... The Foxes of Harrow...

NEW YORK TIMES, Sept. 24, 1947 



* Writer Frank Yerby

* Large opening day ad for "THE FOXES OF HARROW"

* 1st Hollywood script written by a black writer



Page 19 has a large ad for the premier of "The Foxes of Harrow", written by Frank Yerby.  This movie was created from the 1st script ever purchased by Hollywood which was written by a black writer and then made ... See More