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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.
First issue of this iconic, national newspaper... Death of Grace Kelly...
Item #698314
September 15, 1982
USA TODAY, Washington, D.C., September 15, 1982
* Vol. 1 No. 1 issue
* Grace Kelly killed
* Hollywood actress
* Princess of Monaco
This is the very first issue of this iconic newspaper, billed as the country's first, nationwide, satellite-delivered, general interest daily newspaper.
In addition to this distinction, the front page also has a two column headline: &quo... See More
A newspaper printed 1,953 years in the future: Planet Of The Apes...
Item #698306
March 01, 3978
THE APE, March 1, 3978
* Original "Planet of the Apes" promotional item
Formatted like a traditional newspaper, but it is dated 2010 years after the release of the film "Planet Of The Apes" and is essentially a promotional piece for the movie.
This newspaper is written as if it were an ape-controlled world, mimicking the "culture" that the movie por... See More
General George S. Patton welcome home....
Item #698252
June 08, 1945
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 8, 1945
* General George S. Patton
* Welcome home celebration
* Post European theater
The top of the back page has a photo of Patton with family headed: "Gen. Patton Arrives in U.S." Page 13 has a one column heading: "NOISY BOSTON CROWDS GREET PATTON RETURN" with subhead. (see images) Coverage on General George S. Patton's welcome home i... See More
"Superman" opening ad (2 days prior), in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #698171
December 13, 1978
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Friday, Dec. 13, 1978
* "Superman" eve advertisement
* Pre Opening Day movie premiere
* 2 days prior to it's opening - Christopher Reeves
* Superhero film - 1st installment
A nice issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Superman", and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainm... See More
Huge Civil War map of the war in the Southwest...
Item #698091
May 31, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, May 31, 1862
* Siege of Corinth, Mississippi
* Confederate states Civil War map
Most of of the front page is taken up with a huge Civil War map titled: "THE SEAT OF WAR IN THE SOUTH-WEST" with some column heads including: "The Capture of Corinth" "Another Rebel 'Skedaddle' " "Gen. Nelson in the Enemy's Camp&q... See More
Battle of Green Spring... Great reports on the Revolutionary War...
Item #698072
August 14, 1781
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, August 14, 1781
* Battle of Green Spring
* James County, Virginia
* American Revolutionary War
The front page has news from captured correspondence including: "The revolt of the Pennsylvania line & Jersey brigade...are certainly events of very great importance, & must have very extensive effects both in reduc... See More
Much on the Quasi-War... Celebrating Washington's (last) birthday...
Item #698003
February 21, 1799
J. RUSSELL'S GAZETTE, Boston, Feb. 21, 1799 The front page and bits inside concerning the Quasi-War with France. Page 3 has a nice concerning an event at the: "Federal Street Theatre, In Honor of the Birthday of General Washington...".
Four pages, nice condition.
Crossroads Guitar Festival... Darrell David Rice charged..
Item #697942
June 08, 2004
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 8, 2004
* The Crossroads Guitar Festival
* Darrell David Rice charged
The front of the Calendar Section has: "Strum of its parts", which tells of the 2004 Crossroads Guitar Festival in Dallas. Included is a very graphic containing individual photos of guitar greats Joe Walsh, John Mayer, B.B. King, Eric Clapton, Carlos Santana, J.J. Cale, Jimmie Vaughn, an... See More
The Skyline Drive Murders... The Scorpion King, Changing Lanes, Jason X...
Item #697935
April 26, 2002
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 26, 2002
* Murders in Shanandoah National Park
* Darrell David Rice pleads "not guilty"
* Changing Lanes, The Scorpion King, & Jason X
Page A16 has the brief article headed: "Man Pleads Not Guilty in Killing of Female Hikers at National Park". This is in regard to Darrell David Rice being accused of murdering Laura Winans and Julianne Willia... See More
Mary Pickford poses for a 4th of July-themed photo...
Item #697928
July 19, 1925
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS (ROTOGRAVURE SUPPLEMENT), July 1, 1923
* July 4th coverage
* Mary Pickford poses for the Detroit Free Press
* Great for framing
Fans of the Golden Age of Hollywood and prior will appreciate the full-page, July Fourth-themed illustration which included Mary Pickford. She posed especially for The Detroit Free Press. Would look great framed.
Other illustrations are fou... See More
Review and ad for "Hair" the musical... H. Rap Brown...
Item #697869
November 02, 1967
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, November 2, 1967 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 Public Theater in Greenwich Village. This issue contains an ad (pg. 28) and perhaps the earliest (?) review (pg. 35). Curiously, it begins: "As for 'Hair'... See More
2012 Aurora, Colorado mass theater shooting...
Item #697863
July 21, 2012
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 21, 2012
* Aurora, Colorado mass shooting
* "The Dark Knight Rises" movie
* Shooter James Holmes - theater
The front page has a banner headline: "MIDNIGHT MASSACRE" with subheads and 2 related photos. Much more inside.
Complete with all sections (70+ pages), nice condition.... See More
Winslow Homer's New Year's print...
Item #697733
January 09, 1869
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 9, 1869
* Winslow Homer illustration - print
The front page features a full page illustration by Thomas Nast: "Peace" showing Grant and Miss Liberty.
Inside has a full page illustration by Winslow Homer: "The New Year - 1869". The doublepage centerfold is: "West Point and Vicinity, from Fort Putnam" which is a n... See More
Indians... The fire department...
Item #697732
January 13, 1866
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Jan. 13, 1866
* Actor Edwin Booth
* NYC fire department
* Prints - illustrations
The full front page is a nice illus. of: "Edwin Forrest Booth" from a Brady photograph.
The highly sought-after great doublepage centerfold: "Metropolitan Fire Department" is very displayable with many vignettes on the N.Y. fire dept. in action issue.&... See More
Black soldiers in the military... focus on Louisiana...
Item #697665
March 07, 1863
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, March 7, 1863 The front page has a large print showing Black soldiers captioned: "Pickets of the First Louisiana 'Native Guard' Guarding the New Orleans...Railroad" with a related article, plus: "The Old Slave Laws".
The back page has the illustration: "A Queer Rencontre", which shows a black soldier being ... See More
Death of famed actor Henry Fonda...
Item #697603
August 13, 1982
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 13, 1982
* Henry Fonda death (early 1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actor
* "The Grapes of Wrath" fame
* Best title to be had ?
Page 3 has a four column heading: "Fonda's Last Hours: 'He Was in No Pain'" with related pictorial. (see images) Articles continues on pages 26 & 27. Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the... See More
Actress Marguerite Clark death...
Item #697322
September 26, 1940
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Sept. 26, 1940
* Actress Marguerite Clark death
* Stage and silent films - movies
The top of page 26 has a one column heading: "STAR OF YEARS AGO, MARGUERITE CLARK, IS DEAD" with subhead. Two photo of her are on the back page. (see images)
Complete with 36 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, nice condition.... See More
"Analyze That" & "Adaptation", premier ads and reviews...
Item #697309
December 06, 2002
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 6, 2002 (Calendar section)
* "Analyze That" & "Adaptation", premier ads & reviews
* several other large movie ads as well
The prime feature are the reviews and large ads for: "Analyze That" (double page) & "Adaptation" (full page). See photos for details. Additional large and/or full-page movie ads inclu... See More
Review & premiere of "Terminator 2: Judgment Day", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #697257
July 03, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 3, 1991
* Best "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" advertisement & review
* Grand Opening Day premiere of this science-fiction action classic starring Arnold Schwarzenegger
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Terminator 2: Judgment Day" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home o... See More
Death of movie great Ginger Rogers... Oscar-winning actress...
Item #697065
April 26, 1995
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 26, 1995
* Ginger Rogers death (1st report)
* American actress - dancer - singer
* Musical films - movies w/ Fred Astaire
* Best publication to be had ? (rare)
The bottom of the front page has a heading: "Movie Great Ginger Rogers Dies at 83" with subhead: "The Oscar-winning actress was best known for the 10 films she glided through with Fred Astair... See More
"The Godfather" novel creator death...
Item #697044
July 03, 1999
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 3, 1999
* Author & Screenwriter Mario Puzo death
* American Italian Sicilian Mafia novels
* "The Godfather" creator - movie - film
Near the bottom of the front page is a three column heading: "'Godfather' Creator Mario Puzo Dies" with subhead and photo of Puzo. (see images) Lengthy first report coverage continues inside with two relat... See More
Black soldiers in the military... focus on Louisiana...
Item #697029
March 07, 1863
FRANK LESLIE'S ILLUSTRATED, New York, March 7, 1863 The front page has a large print showing Black soldiers captioned: "Pickets of the First Louisiana 'Native Guard' Guarding the New Orleans...Railroad" with a related article, plus: "The Old Slave Laws".
The back page has the illustration: "A Queer Rencontre", which shows a black soldier being ... See More
The Godfather: opening review and advertisement...
Item #697010
March 19, 1972
SUN TIMES, Chicago, March 19, 1972
* "The Godfather" pre-opening review & ad
* Italian-American mafia film - movie
* Marlon Brando - Al Pacino w/ photos
* Director Francis Ford Coppola
This newspaper has the significant review and advertisement for the movie "The Godfather" The front page of the "Showcase" section has a heading: "&... See More
Review & premiere of "Heathers", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #696977
March 31, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 31, 1989
* Best "Heathers" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere
* Black comedy cult classic movie
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Heathers" 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 publicati... See More
Review & premiere of "Eraser", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #696961
June 21, 1996
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 21, 1996
* Best "Eraser" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Action thriller - Arnold Schwarzenegger
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Eraser" 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... See More
Review & premiere of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #696939
November 16, 2001
LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 16, 2001
* Best "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* British-American fantasy film - Daniel Radcliffe
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspape... See More
Death of famed actor Henry Fonda...
Item #696930
March 12, 2011
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 12, 1982
* Henry Fonda death (early 1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actor
* "The Grapes of Wrath" fame
* Best title to be had ?
The front page has a 2 column head: "Henry Fonda Dies Peacefully at 77, Wife at His Side" with two photos. The article carries over to page 3 with 4 more related photos.
Nice to have this report in a newspap... See More
Rare Lincoln's assassination report, in a Washington, D.C. newspaper...
Item #696929
April 15, 1865
EVENING STAR, Washington, D.C., April 15, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination (historic 1st report)
* It is BEST to have reports from the city where it occurred
Terrific to have this first report of Lincoln's assassination in a newspaper from the city where it happened. This is the first of this issue we have offered.
The top of the front page has a column with heads: "ASS... See More
Premier of The Rock... Dragonheart ad and review...
Item #696869
June 08, 1996
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 8, 1996 (Calendar Section)
* "The Rock" and "Phantom" premier ads
* "Dragonheart" ad and review
* "Mission: Impossible", week 3 full-page ad
A terrific issue published on the premiere weekend of the motion picture hits: "THE ROCK" and "PHANTOM", with full-page ads of each. A... See More
Douglas MacArthur & Chester W. Nimitz promoted...
Item #696791
April 06, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 6, 1945
* Douglas MacArthur & Chester W. Nimitz
* Made top commanders in Pacific Theater
* World War II vs. Japanese
The front page has a nice banner headline: "M'ARTHUR HEADS U. S. ARMY IN PACIFIC" with subhead: "MacArthur and Nimitz Get Team Job to Deal Knockout" and photos. (see) Nice for display.
Other news, sports and advertisemen... See More
Review & premiere of "Batman", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #696764
June 23, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 23, 1989
* Best "Batman" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Superhero - Michael Keaton - Tim Burton
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Batman" 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... See More
Review & premiere of "Toy Story", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #696761
November 22, 1995
(our last with the review) LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 22, 1995
* Best "Toy Story" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere
* Woody & Buzz Lightyear
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Toy Story" 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
One of the best Lincoln assassination issues...
Item #696722
April 22, 1865
WASHINGTON WEEKLY CHRONICLE, D.C., April 22, 1865
* Abraham Lincoln assassination (1st report)
* Ford's Theater - John Wilkes Booth
* From our nation's capital
Truly a terrific issue, for being a weekly newspaper this was the first report of this event in this title, and better yet it is from the city where the assassination happened. A notable--and very uncommon--graphic... See More
Great on the Thomas Sims fugitive slave case in Boston...
Item #696676
May 10, 1851
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL DRAWING-ROOM COMPANION, Boston, May 10, 1851
* Thomas Sims - Negro
* Fugitive slave case
This was perhaps America's first successful illustrated newspaper, existing from 1851 thru 1859. It set the format for other more successful titles to emulate, most notably Frank Leslie's Illustrated (1855) and Harper's Weekly (1857). All were modeled after the... See More
Reba McEntire's band airplane disaster...
Item #696670
March 17, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 17, 1991
* Reba McEntire - band airplane crash disaster
* "The Queen of Country" music singer & actress
* Olay Mountain - San Diego, California
The top of page 3 has a heading: "Plane Crash Kills 8 in Singer's Band" with subhead and related photo. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with all 40 pages, nice condition.... See More
Premiere weekend of "Rambo", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #696658
May 24, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 24, 1985
* Best "Rambo: First Blood Part II" advertisement
* Grand Opening weekend movie premiere
* Sylvester Stallone - John Rambo
* Opening day for "A View to a Kill"
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hits "Rambo: First Blood Part II" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from... See More
Mrs. Doubtfire... "Dangerous Woman"... "Grumpy Old Men"...
Item #696571
December 03, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 3, 1993 (Calendar Section only)
* "Dangerous Woman" - premiere ad and review
*Mrs. Doubtfire - week two, full-page ad
A terrific issue featuring many popular movie advertisements of the day in the Calendar Section. In addition to the two mentioned above, additional full-page and/or large movie advertisements include: "We're Back", "Re... See More
The great billiard match... 1862 Championship...
Item #696523
March 15, 1862
WILKES' SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, "A Chronicle of the Turf, Field S[ports, Literature and the Stage", New York, March 15, 1862 As was typical with this title, there is much content within relating to sports including a: "Great Billiard Match For The Championship, Between Dudley Kavanaugh of New York, And Michael Foley of Cleveland. Kavanaugh The Victor! The Match Won by 435 Poi... See More
George Burns arrested....
Item #696453
December 13, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 13, 1938
* Actor George Burns
* Gem - jewelry smuggling
* Arrest - pleads guilty
The top of the front page has a two column heading: "Burns, Comedian, Pleads Guilty To Charges of Jewel Smuggling" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on actor George Burns pleading guilty for gem smuggling continues inside with photo. Always nice to have notable ev... See More
Premier's of "While You Were Sleeping, "Crimson Tide" & "The Englishman" - reviews and ads...
Item #696437
May 12, 1995
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 12, 1995
* "While You Were Sleeping"
* "Crimson Tide" double-page ad w/ review
* "The Englishman" - large ad with review
A terrific issue published on the premiere weekend of the motion picture hits: "Crimson Tide" and "The Englishman", with a double-page ad for the 1st, and a full-pag... See More
"The Brady Bunch Movie" & "Just Cause" - Premiere ads & Reviews...
Item #696436
February 17, 1995
LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 17, 1995 (First and Calendar Sections)
* "The Brady Bunch Movie" & "Just Cause" Review
* Full-page premiere ads & reviews
* "Heavy Weights" premier ad
* Large ads for Academy Awards Nominees: "Forest Gump", Billy Madison", "Paul Newman - Nobody's Fool", "Pulp Fiction", "The... See More
Memphis Belle & Mr. Destiny - Premier ads & Reviews...
Item #696421
October 12, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 12, 1990 (Calendar Section only)
* Memphis Belle & Mr. Destiny
* Premier ads & reviews
* Good Fellas, Pacific Heights and more
A terrific issue published on the premiere weekend of the motion picture hits: "Memphis Belle" and "Mr. Destiny", with both full-page ads and reviews for each. Perhaps no better issue can... See More
Review & Premiere...
"Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #696268
July 10, 1985
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 10, 1985
* Best "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere & review
* Australian post-apocalyptic action film
* Mel Gibson and Tina Turner
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hits "Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from... See More
Review & premiere of "What's Love Got to Do with It", in a L.A. newspaper...
Item #696267
June 09, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 9, 1993
* Best "What's Love Got to Do with It"
* World premiere advertisement & review
* Tina Turner biographical film - movie
* Angela Bassett and Laurence Fishburne
A terrific issue on the World premiere of the motion picture hit "What's Love Got to Do with It" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newsp... See More
1953 Waco, Texas tornado outbreak...
Item #696231
May 12, 1953
MINNEAPOLIS MORNING TRIBUNE, May 12, 1953
* 1953 Waco tornado outbreak
* 1st official F5 in the U.S.
The front page has a banner headline: "Tornadoes Kill 42 and Injure 400 in Texas; 6-Story Waco Building Tossed on Crowded Theater and Cafe" with related photo. (see) More inside.
Complete with 32 pages, light toning at the margins, irregular with some wear along the spine, otherw... See More
Marilyn Monroe's first husband...
Item #696227
August 18, 2005
LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 18, 2005
* Death of Marlyn Monroe's 1st husband
Page B10 has a 2/3 page death announcement for James Dougherty who was Norma Jean's 1st husband she married at the age of 16. The article tells their story including his quote: "I never knew Marilyn Monroe... I knew and loved Norma Jean."
Additionally, the Calendar section includes seve... See More
2003 Academy Award nominations - full-page movie ads...
Item #696091
February 22, 2003
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 22, 2003 (Calendar section only)
* Many full-page ads
* Academy Award nominated movies
This Calendar section has full and near-page ads for many of the movies nominated for the 2003 Academy Awards. Some of the ads include: "Lord of the Rings - The Two Towers", "Gangs of New York", "Chicago", "About Schmidt", "The Pianist&q... See More
1992 Academy Award Nominations...Elizabeth Taylor's birthday party at Disneyland...
Item #696036
February 28, 1992
LOS ANGELES TIMES, February 28, 1992 (sections A, B, C, and F)
* Ads for several Academy Awards nominated movies
* Elizabeth Taylor's birthday party at Disneyland
A terrific issue on several movies nominated for the Academy Awards. Featured movies include: "This is my Life", "My Cousin Vinny", "Beauty and the Beast", "Bugsy", "The Mambo ... See More
Review & premiere of "The Mummy (1999)", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #695977
May 07, 1999
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 7, 1999
* Best "The Mummy (1999)" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American action fantasy film - Brendan Fraser
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Mummy" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area... See More
An opportunity for a newspaper that never existed...
Item #695785
October 01, 1943
THE EDITOR'S DREAM, 'September 31"
* Fake publication w/ a futuristic headline
As the title of the newspaper implies, this is not a legitimate newspaper but rather a "dream" headline any publisher would love to print.
In large type is: “NAZIS QUIT ! ” “Hitler Seized in Mountain Hideout: Nazi Chiefs Nabbed“ with a photo showing Hitler behind bar... See More
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