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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.
Item #544307
May 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, May, 1914.
* Johanna Gadski
This is a black and white photo of Johanna Gadski in "Tristan Und isolde".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
G. Bernard Shaw...
Item #544306
May 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, May, 1914.
* G. Bernard Shaw
This is a black and white photo of G. Bernard Shaw with his signature in script below.
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544305
May 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, May, 1914.
* Conway Tearle and Grace George
This is a black and white photo of Conway Tearle and Grace George from "The Truth".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544304
May 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, May, 1914.
* William Hinshaw and Josephine Jacoby
This is a black and white photo of William Hinshaw and Josephine Jacoby from "H. M. S. Pinafore".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544303
May 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, May, 1914.
* Miss Molly McIntyre
This is the color cover only from the issue which contains the illustration of Miss Molly McIntyre in "Kitty MacKay".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544302
April 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, April, 1914.
* Ethel Barrymore
This is a black and white photo of Ethel Barrymore.
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544300
April 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, April, 1914.
* Laurette Taylor and Hassard Short
This is a black and white photo of Laurette Taylor and Hassard Short from "Just As Well".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544299
April 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, April, 1914.
* Margaret Anglin
This is a black and white photo of Margaret Anglin from "As You Like It".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544298
April 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, April, 1914.
* Miss Carolina White
This is the color cover only from the issue which contains the illustration of Miss Carolina White in "Zingari".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544297
March 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, March, 1914.
* Chrystal Herne
This is a black and white photo of Chrystal Herne from "At Bay".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544296
March 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, March, 1914.
* R.D. MacLean and William Faversham
This is a black and white photo of R.D. MacLean and William Faversham from "Othello".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544295
March 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, March, 1914.
* Miss Maude Adams
This is the color cover only from the issue which contains the illustration of Miss Maude Adams.
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544293
February 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, February, 1914.
* Edith and Mabel Taliaferro
This is a black and white photo of Edith and Mabel Taliaferro from "Young Wisdom".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544292
February 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, February, 1914.
* Molly McIntyre
This is a black and white photo of Molly McIntyre from "Kitty MacKay".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544291
February 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, February, 1914.
* Miss Alexandra Carlisle
This is the color cover only from the issue which contains the illustration of Miss Alexandra Carlisle.
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544290
January 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, January, 1914.
* Rose Stahl
This is a black and white photo of Rose Stahl from "Maggie Pepper".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544289
January 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, January, 1914.
* Zoe Barnett
This is a black and white photo of Zoe Barnett from "All Aboard".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544288
January 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, January, 1914.
* Mary Garden
This is a black and white photo of Mary Garden from "Carmen".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544287
January 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, January, 1914.
* Eleanora de Cisneros
This is a black and white photo of Eleanora de Cisneros from "Aida".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544286
January 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, January, 1914.
* Virginia Pearson
This is a black and white photo of Virginia Pearson from "Nearly Married".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544285
January 01, 1914
The Theatre (single print only) from New York, January, 1914.
* Miss Martha Hedman
This is the color cover only from the issue which contains the illustration of Miss Martha Hedman.
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition.... See More
Item #544073
April 19, 1959
Sunday Pictorial (The Detroit News) from Detroit, Michigan dated April 19, 1959.
The front page has a color illustration actress Lee Remick. This is the full, complete issue and is in nice condition.
Eva Gardner...
Item #543991
May 01, 1949
PARADE (The Detroit Free Press) from Detroit, Michigan dated May 1, 1949.
The front page has a nice color illustration of actress Ava Garnder. This contains different articles, recipes, and a variety of advertisements of the day.
This is the full, complete issue and is close-trimmed at the top, otherwise is in nice condition.
Debbie Raynolds and Eddie Fisher...
Item #539819
September 27, 1955
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, September 27, 1955
* Debbie Reynolds
* Eddie Fisher
* Marriage
This 40 page newspaper has a three column headline on the front page:
* Debbie Eddie, Wed
with subhead: "Crooner and Actress Go on One-Day Honeymoon After Marriage in Catskill Resort" with a two column related photo.
Other news of the day throughout. Binding slits... See More
Winsor McCay death in 1934....
Item #538181
July 27, 1934
THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, July 27, 1934
* Winsor McCay death
* Cartoonist - Comics
This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 17 that include:
* WINSOR M'CAY, 62, CARTOONIST, DEAD
* Creator of Many Popular Comic Drawings Suffers Sudden Collapse at Home
* Taught Himself To Draw
and more.
Also a one column photo of Winsor McCay as well.
Other news of the day... See More
Secrets to producing Ben Hur on Broadway...
Item #222799
August 25, 1900
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Aug. 25, 1900 This issue contains illustrations, accompanied by text, of the latest inventions of the day including: "Some of the Stage Mechanism of the Production of 'Ben Hur' at the Broadway Theater, New York", "Super-Heated Water Motor, Showing Arrangement of Tanks and Compound Engines", "The New Paris Undergrou
... See More
Item #220929
December 06, 1862
FRANK LESLIE'S dated December 6, 1862 (print only)
This is a single-page framed print. The print contains the engraving "Delaware Indians, Acting as Scouts for the National Army in the West ".
The print size is approximately 10 x 15 inches and the overall matted size approximately is 16 x 21 inches. The matting color is a medium shade of green/grey color. ... See More
Fire Fighting Tank 1873...
Item #219661
March 08, 1873
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 8, 1873.
* Fire Tank Water System
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions and/or prints: Self Acting Fire Tank, Tell Tale Clock, Bottle Stopper, Diamond Stone Saw, & More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very
... See More
* Fire Tank Water System
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions and/or prints: Self Acting Fire Tank, Tell Tale Clock, Bottle Stopper, Diamond Stone Saw, & More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very
Death of Actor Florenz Ziegfeld...
Item #219221
July 23, 1932
NEW YORK TIMES: This issue is from New York, NY and is dated July 23, 1932.
The front page of this issue reads, "Florenz Ziegfeld Dies in Holly wood After Long Illness: Leading Figure in New York Theatre World Succumbs to Attack of Pleurisy." A picture of Ziegfeld can be found on page 6.
Additional content includes, "Germany Demands Arms Parley
... See More
Rudolph Valentino's Death 1926...
Item #219148
August 24, 1926
SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, August 24, 1926.
* Death of Actor Rudolph Valentino
This 16 page newspaper has a three line, two column headline on the front page: "Death of Sheik of Screen Received as Great Shock By Moving-Picture World" with subheads that include: "Flood Of Tributes Comes For Valentino As Man And Artist" and more. More on page 3 inclu... See More
First Movie Stuntman, 1912....
Item #218284
February 03, 1912
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, February 3, 1912.
* Roadman Law - First Movie Stuntman
* Statue of Liberty Parachute Jump
This 14 page newspaper has a two line, one column headline on page three: "MAKES LEAP FROM LIBERTY STATUE" with subhead: "Steeplejack Lands Stunned After 345-Foot Jump In Parachute". Other news of the day throughout. This issue is browned with some
... See More
* Roadman Law - First Movie Stuntman
* Statue of Liberty Parachute Jump
This 14 page newspaper has a two line, one column headline on page three: "MAKES LEAP FROM LIBERTY STATUE" with subhead: "Steeplejack Lands Stunned After 345-Foot Jump In Parachute". Other news of the day throughout. This issue is browned with some
Frank Sinatra Jr. Kidnapping....
Item #217865
December 11, 1963
THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, December 11, 1963.
* Frank Sinatra Jr. Kidnapping
This 44 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "Sinatra's Plea: 'Any Deal' for Son" with subheads that include: "Good Break Hinted by FBI Agent", "But Kidnappers, Youth Still Missing". He would be found on this same day. Other news of the day throughout wit
... See More
* Frank Sinatra Jr. Kidnapping
This 44 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "Sinatra's Plea: 'Any Deal' for Son" with subheads that include: "Good Break Hinted by FBI Agent", "But Kidnappers, Youth Still Missing". He would be found on this same day. Other news of the day throughout wit
Death of cowboy actor Tom Mix...
Item #216925
October 13, 1940
THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 13, 1940 This 70+ page Sunday newspaper has a two line, one column headline on the front page: "TOM MIX, RIDER, DIES UNDER AUTO" with subhead: "Circus and Screen Equestrian, Cowboy Idol of Youth, Killed in Arizona Car Upset" More on page 48 with photo. Other news of the day with advertisements throughout. Some slight browning,
... See More
Fatty Arbuckle Hung Jury...
Item #216583
December 05, 1921
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, December 5, 1921.
* Actor, Comedian Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle trial ends in hung jury - original reporting - great, unique gift idea
This 22 page newspaper has a three line, one column headline on the front page: "ARBUCKLE JURY, VOTING 41 HOURS, COULD NOT AGREE" with subhead: "One Woman Said She 'Wouldn't Change Till Hell Froze Over'
... See More
* Actor, Comedian Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle trial ends in hung jury - original reporting - great, unique gift idea
This 22 page newspaper has a three line, one column headline on the front page: "ARBUCKLE JURY, VOTING 41 HOURS, COULD NOT AGREE" with subhead: "One Woman Said She 'Wouldn't Change Till Hell Froze Over'
Early Tightrope Walking Ad 1827...
Item #215438
November 10, 1827
NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington, Nov. 10, 1827.
* Early tightrope walking (funambulism) ad
* Mr. Villalave
* Early tightrope walking (funambulism) ad
* Mr. Villalave
Page 3 has a notice for a performance by Mr. Villalave and Company at the Washington Theatre. Has details about the performances, plus a woodcut of a tight rope walker doing a juggling routine. News of the day includes: "The Presidency" "Pennsylvania" "Important From Ver
... See More
Will Rogers...
Item #215123
January 07, 1933
* New Year's Cover
* Will Rogers
* Colored Ads
The
color cover of this issue has a very nice print of a young couple checking their watch, ready to celebrate New Year's (see
photos). There is no related article on this inside.
Item #215103
November 11, 1939
* Hunting cover
* Davy Jones
* Colored Ads
The
color cover of this issue has a very nice print of a hunter and his dog encountering a skunk (see
photos). There is no related article on this inside.
This
issue features an article entitled: "Rendezvous with Davy Jones" by
Paul Deresco Augsburg. A haunting,
Chess Player's Chronicle...
Early sports and theater - 1847...
Item #214868
SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, newspaper from New York City, dated in 1847. There is much reporting on sports of the day, as this newspaper is subtitled: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Agriculture, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage." An interesting feature is the back page which contains a column titled "Chess Player's Chronicle" which illustrates a particular chess situation, plus o... See More
Fatty Arbuckle Murder Charge 1921...
Item #214589
September 13, 1921
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, MA, September 13, 1921.
* Comedian Actor
* Fatty Arbuckle
* Charged With Murder
* 1921 Original Reporting
This 8 page newspaper has a two line, three column headline on the front page: "CHARGE WITNESS WITH PERJURY IN ARBUCKLE CASE" with subhead: "District Attorney Expresses Conviction That One of Chief Witnesses Has Changed Her Testimony--Believes Undue In
... See More
* Comedian Actor
* Fatty Arbuckle
* Charged With Murder
* 1921 Original Reporting
This 8 page newspaper has a two line, three column headline on the front page: "CHARGE WITNESS WITH PERJURY IN ARBUCKLE CASE" with subhead: "District Attorney Expresses Conviction That One of Chief Witnesses Has Changed Her Testimony--Believes Undue In
Amelia Earhart... Bing Crosby...
Item #211582
March 25, 1939
LIBERTY magazine, New York, March 25, 1939. This is the complete issue of this popular title with a nice color cover showing a Irish looking high-stepping dancer with hat and cane (see photo). The back page has a nice color ad for Camel cigarettes. Includes a stories entitled "Lady with Wings - The Life Story of My Wife, Amerlia Earhart, part 3" and "America's Richest Actor (Bing Crosby... See More
Comedian William Evans Burton Death In 1860...
Item #211068
February 11, 1860
NEW YORK HERALD, Feb. 11, 1860 Page 7 has: Obituary William Evans Burton, Comedian. Quite a lengthy obituary of this famous comic actor. Other news of the day includes: "The Gale On Thursday Night" "The Most Violent Hurricane Experienced for Several Years" "Sporting" and much more. Several interesting advertisements as well. 12 pages in good condition.
Early movie stars Harold Lloyd, Gloria Swanson...
Item #210941
July 06, 1924
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Detroit, Michigan, July 6, 1924
Within this Sunday edition is a nice section on film and theater, which includes over half a page of photos of stars of the day (see below), including John Gilbert, Gloria Swanson, Harold Lloyd, Laurette Taylor & others. The facing page has a nice advertisement for Gloria Swanson in the film "Manhandled" (see photo).
Many ... See More
1959 Death Of Comedian Actor Lou Costello...
Item #209813
March 04, 1959
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, March 4, 1959. This 32 pages newspaper is in nice condition and has a two line, two column headline on the front page: "Famed Comedian Lou Costello Dies" with a one column photo of him also on the front page. Other news of the day including another interesting front page headline: "WE PASS MOON TODAY; NEXT TARGET: THE SUN" with details. Plenty of advertisemem... See More
Very early on actress Helen Hayes...
Item #203416
October 28, 1920
MID-WEEK PICTORIAL, New York City, Oct. 28, 1920. See the photo below for the very early photo of Helen Hayes with the small bit of text reading: "Helen Hayes. Who plays the leading role in "Bab". Her work in the "Dream Girl" with William Gillette elevated her to stardom." Ther are photos of other motion picture stars as well on this double page spread. You get the complete issue which is in... See More
A wealth of inventions and period ads...
Item #202485
April 01, 1922
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 1, 1922, from New York, New York.
This issue contains the following prints, articles and/or ads: How America's Male and Female Workers Earn Their Daily Bread; World Crops for America; Applying the Lessons of Industry to the Theater; Articulated Trains; The Tomb of an Egyptian Queen; The Motor-Driven Commercial Vehicle; other articles and ads. This issu... See More
Item #202475
January 23, 1897
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, January 23, 1897, from New York, New York. This issue contais the following prints, articles, and/or ads: A Theater in New York City with Two Auditoriums; Bell's Household Refrigerator; Irrigation Work on the Navaho Reservation; The Walhalla at Ratisbon; Logging Locomotive for Wooden Track; other articles and many ads. In good condition. See photos for additional details.... See More
Movie News!
Item #202393
November 07, 1956
MOTION PICTURE DAILY, New York, NY, November 7, 1956. Interesting little publication for and about the movie industry, giving the latest information on the various background events of the motion picture world. Television news as well. Too much to mention. Eight pages measuring 12"x9", printed on coated stock paper. Nice shape.
1943 Earlest mention of pianist Liberace...
Item #200200
November 09, 1943
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 9, 1943 An inconspicuous article on page 25 carries the very first mention of the eventually-to-be-famous pianist known simply as "Liberace". The item under the heading "Musical Notes" states: "...The American Theatre Wing Stage Door Canteen will start tonight a series of appearances by youthful concert artists. Gloria Perkins, American violi... See More
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