Clark Gable & Carole Lombard marry in 1939....

SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, 6 A.M. Extra, March 30, 1939 



* Actor Clark Gable

* Actress Carole Lombard

* Marriage - wedding



The top of the front page, above the masthead is a seven column headline: "Clark Gable Weds Carole Lombard!" with subhead. Page 3 has a related photo. (see)

Complete with all 28 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes and a little wear al... See More  

Death of famed comedian George Carlin...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 23, 2008 



* George Carlin death (1st report)

* Stand-up comedian - actor - author

* "Seven dirty words" comedy routine

* Best title to be had ?



The middle of the front page has a boxed report headed: "Comedian Tested Limits of Speech and Society" prefaced with: "George Carlin, 1937 - 2008". Included is a color photo of him with th... See More  

Review & premiere of "Revenge of the Nerds", in a Los Angeles newspaper...

CALENDAR SECTION ONLY of the Los Angeles Times, July 20, 1984



* Best "Revenge of the Nerds" advertisement

* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review

* American college comedy film



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

Davy Jones death... The Monkees teen idol...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 1, 2012



* Musician Davy Jones death

* The Monkees front man

* English actor and singer

* Teen idol celebrity - fandom



The front page of the "Latextra" section has a three column heading: "Monkees' romantic heartthrob" with related photo. Page 5 of this section has a four column heading: "The Monkees' romantic heartthrob" with... See More  

Death of movie director Frank Capra...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 4, 1991



* Film director Frank Capra death

* Italian American producer & writer

* "It's A Wonderful Life" movie fame

* Award winning movies of the 1930's & 40's



The front page has a three column photo showing Capra and James Stewart with one column heading: "Frank Capra Dies; Directed 'Wonderful Life'" First report co... See More  

James Dean... one of the best to be had on the iconic teen actor...

MOTION PICTURE DAILY, Sept. 29, 1955 



* James Dean's "Rebel Without a Cause" advertisement

* Perhaps the best to be had on the iconic teen actor

* One month prior to it's premiere debut in America



James Dean remains a cultural icon of the troubled & struggling teen from the 1950's, and his aura only increased when he died young in a car crash on September 30,... See More  

Uncle Fester death... Jackie Coogan...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 2, 1984



* Jackie Coogan death (1st report)

* American actor - sitcoms & movies

* Uncle Fester - The Addams Family

* Charlie Chaplin film "The Kid"



Page 3 has a three column heading: "'The Kid,' Jackie Coogan, 69, Dies" with lead-in: "Roles Spanned Ragamuffin to Uncle Fester" and 2 related photos. Great to have this report ... See More  

Jenny Dolly suicide death... "Dolly Sisters"....

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 2, 1941



* Jenny Dolly suicide death

* "The Dolly Sisters" fame

* Hungarian-American dancer & actress



The top of page 19 has a one column heading: "Find Jenny Dolly Hanged In Home In West Coast" with subhead and photo. (see) First report coverage on Hungarian-American dancer and actress, Jenny Dolly, committing suicide.

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Death of the publisher, in his own newspaper...

SAN FRANCISCO EXAMINER, August 15, 1951 



* William Randolph Hearst Death

* Newspaper and Magazine Guru

* Best title to be had - rare as such



Outside of the masthead the only ink on the front page notes: "WILLIAM R. HEARST DEAD", and the caption to the huge photo of him: "1863--William Randolph Hearst--1951".

Hearst was one of the more noted newspaper publishers in... See More  

1934 Sapulpa, Oklahoma shootout...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 4, 1934



* The Big Sapulpa Shootout of 1934 - Oklahoma

* Outlaw Aussie Elliott gunfight vs. police



The front page has a one column heading: "FOUR DIE IN BATTLE IN RAID ON BANDITS" with subheads. (see)

Complete 1st section only with all 34 pages, rag edition in great condition.



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1981 "Escape from New York" opening day review...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 10, 1981



* Escape from New York movie

* Opening day review

* Science fiction action film

* Kurt Russell - Snake Plissken



Page 17 has two reviews for the opening day showing in New York City for the movie: "Escape from New York" The headings read: "The Screen: 'Escape From New York'" & "At the Movies; Kurt Russel, from baseball ... See More  

1874 Red River War...

NEW YORK HERALD, Aug. 30, 1874



* Red River War

* John w. Davidson

* Native Americans - Indians



The top of page 9 has one column headings that include: "THE WICHITA AGENCY" "Davidson's Troops Fighting and Acting as Firemen" "A Gallant Charge Against a Hostile Band" "Four Civilians Butchered" and more. (see)

Other news of the day. Complete in 16 p... See More  

James Stewart, Tony Curtis, Gloria DeHaven, Piper Laurie, Kirk Douglas, Rock Hudson in a newspaper for the movie industry...

MOTION PICTURE DAILY, New York, December 10, 1954  This end of the year edition contains 11 - 9 x 12 inch high gloss movie posters of Universal Studios pictures for 1955 staring big names like: James Stewart, Tony Curtis, Gloria DeHaven, Piper Laurie, Kirk Douglas, Rock Hudson and more. Additionally, the issue is packed with movie news of the day. Beautiful for display.

Twenty pages, 9 by 12... See More  

1977 George Lucas' "Star Wars" advertisement......

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 1, 1977



* George Lucas' amazingly successful, "Star Wars"

* Ad in a Los Angeles newspaper - 1 week later



Inside the "View" section is a ad for George Lucas' "Star Wars"  The ad measures 7 1/2 x 5 inches. This original "Star War" movie opened just 7 days earlier. Great to have this uncommon ad in a Hollywood area ne... See More  

Walt Disney's "Fantasia" movie premiere...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 19, 1941



* Walt Disney's "Fantasia" movie premiere (Chicago)

* Mickey Mouse - opening night advertisement



Page 22 has a 7 x 4 inch advertisement for the opening night showing of the famous Walt Disney animated cartoon movie 'Fantasia' starring Mickey Mouse in Chicago

Complete with 32 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding ho... See More  

Opening day premiere of "The Silence of the Lambs", in a Los Angeles newspaper...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 14, 1991



* Best "The Silence of the Lambs" film advertisement

* Grand Opening Day movie premiere

* Jodie Foster - Anthony Hopkins



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

Premiere of "Hook", in a Los Angeles newspaper...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 11, 1991 (Front and Calendar Sections)



* Hook w/ Robin Williams, premier ad and review

* Star Trek VI - The Undiscovered Country "week of" ad

* The Addams Family - full-page ad



A terrific issue on the premiere of "Hook", including a full-page advertisement and review. There is also a "week of" ad for "Star Trek, The Undiscovere... See More  

Premiere of "Cape Fear", in a Los Angeles newspaper...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 13, 1991



* Cape Fear Opening Day Premiere

* Movie Review

* Other Popular Movie Advertisements



This issue shows a dramatic full-page movie premiere advertisement for "Cape Fear" accompanied by a lengthy review found in the Calendar Section. Other popular movie advertisements include "Life is Sweet" and "Strictly Business". Per... See More  

Premieres of "Sleeping with the Enemy" & "L.A. Story", in a Los Angeles newspaper...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 8, 1991



* Sleeping with the Enemy & L.A. Story

* Opening day ads and reviews

* Other ads: Green Card, Home Alone, Awakening



This issue contains the opening day advertisements for two popular movies: "Sleeping with the Enemy" (with a full-page advertisement and review), and "L.A. Story" (with a double page advertisement with a review)... See More  

Premieres of "ALADDIN" & "Bram Stoker's Dracula", in a Los Angeles newspaper...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 13, 1992



* Premier ad for "Bram Stoker's Dracula", with review

* Premier week of Aladdin



A terrific issue on the premiere of "Bram Stoker's Dracula" which includes a double page advertisement and a review. Also present is a full-page ad for the premier week of "Aladdin".

Additional large ads are for: "Don't get Sold Out... See More  

Death of movie great Rock Hudson...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 3, 1985



* Rock Hudson death (1st report)

* Hollywood Golden Age actor

* Best title to be had ?



The top of the font page has two photos of Rock Hudson captioned: "Rock Hudson as he appeared in mid-1960's, and in 1985 after he was stricken with AIDS." beneath which is a heading: "Rock Hudson Dies at 59 After Fighting AIDS" with subhead: "L... See More  

Premiere of "Coal Miner's Daughter", in a Los Angeles newspaper...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 7, 1980



* Best "Coal Miner's Daughter" film advertisement

* Grand Opening day movie premiere & review

* Life of country music singer Loretta Lynn

* Sissy Spacek & Tommy Lee Jones



An issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Coal Miner's Daughter" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper ... See More  

First report: Lincoln's assassination...

THE JOURNAL & COURIER, Little Falls, New York, April 20, 1865 



* Abraham Lincoln assassination (1st report)

* Ford's Theater - John Wilkes Booth



Being a weekly newspaper this issue has the first report of the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. All columns on all pages have wide, black mourning rules.

The front page has: "The Great Calamity" which is an essay on Lincol... See More  

A newspaper for the movie industry...

MOTION PICTURE DAILY, New York, Oct. 6, 1941  As the title suggests, this publication is replete with news concerning the movie industry. The front page has a photo of David O. Selznick with an article on him.

Eight pages, 9 by 12 inches printed on high-quality paper, tiny binding holes at the blank spine, good condition.

Mutiny on the Bounty... Captain William Bligh...

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1790 



* Mutiny on the Bounty

* Captain William Bligh



Near the back is one of the more historic naval report of the 18th century, since romanticized by the famous movie, giving a fine account of the mutiny on board the ship Bounty.

The report is headed: "Several Memorable Events have lately happened at Sea, which for their Singularity &am... See More