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
1945 Hollywood Black Friday...
Item #695707
October 06, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 6, 1945
* Hollywood Black Bloody Friday strike riots
* Warner Bros. Studios - Burbank, California
The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "HOLLYWOOD RIOT FLARES IN STRIKE" with subhead and related photo. (see)
Complete with 28 pages, rag edition in great condition.
Death of Natalie Wood in a L.A. paper...
Item #695665
November 30, 1981
SUN-TIMES, Chicago, November 30, 1981
* Natalie Wood death (1st report)
* American film & T.V. actress
The front page has a banner heading: "Actress Natalie Wood drowns off Catalina" with small photo of Wood. (see) First report coverage continues on page 4 with another banner heading and three related photos.
Complete with 96 pages, tabloid size, small "55c" stamp j... See More
Premier of Chicken Run - reviews of Shaft & Me, Myself & Irene...
Item #695650
June 23, 2000
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 23, 2000 (Calendar section only)
* Chicken Run - premier week & double-page ad
* Me, Myself & Irene - premier, review & full page ad
* Shaft - review and double-page ad, 2nd week
A terrific issue of the motion picture hits: "Chicken Run", "Shaft", and "Me Myself, & Irene", and perhaps no better issue could be found than ... See More
Premier ads and reviews for "Get Shorty"& "Mallrats"...
Item #695629
October 20, 1995
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 20, 1995 (Front and Calendar sections only)
* Get Shorty - premier double-page ad and review
* Mallrats - premier ad and review
* Les Misérables - premier ad and review
* Now and Then - premier ad and review
A terrific issue of the motion pictures hits: "Get Shorty", "Mallrats", "Les Misér
... See More
Review & premiere of "Heat", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #695616
December 15, 1995
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 15, 1995
* Best "Heat" & "Jumanji" film advertisements
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere reviews
* American crime - Robert De Niro
* Al Pacino - Val Kilmer
* Fantasy adventure - Robin Williams
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hits "Heat" & "Jumanji" and perhaps no better issue could be foun... See More
2012 Aurora, Colorado mass theater shooting...
Item #695536
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
Reviews & premieres of "Tombstone" & "Grumpy Old Men", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #695522
December 25, 1993
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 25, 1993
* Best "Tombstone" and "Grumpy Old Men" advertisements
* Grand Opening Day movie premieres & reviews
* American slasher & animated road comedy films
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hits "Tombstone" & "Grumpy Old Men", and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the lead... See More
1947 Jackie Robinson receives hate mail....
Item #695475
May 10, 1947
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 10, 1947
* Jackie Robinson - Brooklyn Dodgers
* 1st Negro MLB baseball player
The sport's section (page 16) has one column headings: "ROBINSON REVEALS WRITTEN THREATS" Dodgers' Negro Star Told in Anonymous Letters to 'Get Out of Baseball'" See images for text here. This event was mentioned in the blockbuster movie "42". Always... See More
William Gillette death... Sherlock Holmes...
Item #695384
April 30, 1937
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, April 30, 1937
* William Gillette death
* American actor-manager
* Sherlock Holmes
Page 12 has a one column heading: "WM. GILLETTE, VETERAN ACTOR, DIES AT AGE OF 81" with subhead. Three related photos are on the back page. (see). First report coverage on the death of William Gillette, American actor-manager, playwright and stage manager. He was best remembe... See More
Walt Disney's movie "Pinocchio"... First review... nice illustration...
Item #695378
February 08, 1940
NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 8, 1940
* Disney's animated movie "Pinocchio"
* Introduced to the World
Page 18 has the first review of the new animated movie from the Disney Studios, "Pinocchio". This was their second animated movie following on the heels of the wildly successful "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs".
The very favorable review begins: "If Wes... See More
Two of the best Kennedy assassination issues to be had...
Item #695286
November 23, 1963
Here is a terrific pair of issues on the assassination of John F. Kennedy from the city where it happened. Both issues are THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS from Texas.
Note: While we do offer each of these issues as stand-alone items, purchasing them as a set will enable you to take advantage of a discounted price.
You get the November 23, 1963 edition which is a quite rare & extremely desirable ne... See More
Review & premiere of "Abyss", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #695232
August 09, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 9, 1989
* Best "The Abyss" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Science fiction film - James Cameron
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Abyss" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's p... See More
Actress Marie Dressler death...
Item #695104
July 29, 1934
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, July 29, 1934
* Marie Dressler death w/ photos
* Stage & screen actress
* Silent film - depression era
The front page has a three column heading: "Death Overtakes Marie Dressler at the Pinnacle of a Great Career" with large photo of Dressler. More on page 8 with banner heading and more photos.
Complete 1st section only with 16 pages, light toning and ... See More
Death of famed actor Richard Harris...
Item #695052
October 26, 2002
LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 26, 2002
* Richard Harris death (1st report)
* Irish actor and singer
* Best title to be had ?
The front page has a small photo with tiny heading: "Richard Harris Dies" Page 18 of section B has a banner headline: "Richard Harris, 72; Irish Actor Described as an and a Giant of the Old School" with 4 related photos.
Great to have this report in... See More
Jesus Revolution... Harvest Crusade moved to Anaheim Stadium...
Item #695000
August 17, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES (Orange County Edition), August 17, 1991
* "Jesus Revolution" movie connection
* Harvest Crusade - Pastor's Greg Laurie & Chuck Smith
* Final night moved to Anaheim Stadium due to large crowd
Page B12 has: Rockin' Revival raps Up at Anaheim Stadium", followed by: " An A-team of Christian musicians performs at crusade ... See More
Theatrical ad includes Edgar Allan Poe's father...
Item #694998
October 26, 1807
BOSTON GAZETTE, Oct. 26, 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: "HENRY THE FOURTH", a theatrical performance, with one of the principal characters being "Mr.. Poe" as Sir Richard Vergon. (see image) He was the father of Edgar Alla... See More
"The Silence of the Lambs" wins oscars...
Item #694976
March 31, 1992
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 31, 1992
* Best "The Silence of the Lambs" academy awards
* Movie wins 5 major Oscars
* Jodie Foster - Anthony Hopkins
A terrific issue on 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 Hollywood area's prime publi... See More
Air Force One premier weekend full-page ad...
Item #694922
July 26, 1997
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 26, 1997 (Calendar Section only)
* Premier weekend of Air Force One
* Harrison Ford... Glenn Close
* Full page ad in a Hollywood area newspaper (L.A.)
A terrific issue published on the premiere weekend of the motion picture hit "Air Force One" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment ind... See More
Niblo's Garden, Broadway... Castle Garden (Battery Park)...
Item #694919
March 06, 1852
GLEASON'S PICTORIAL, Boston, Massachusetts, March 6, 1852
* Niblo's Garden, Broadway
* Castle Garden (now Castle Clinton, Battery Park, NY)
* Prints of Albany and the Genesee Falls
Included within this issue are prints of the following: Niblo's Garden, Broadway; Castle Garden Theater; Albany, New York; Genesee Falls at Rochester, New York; the Great Fire At Portland, M
... See More
* Niblo's Garden, Broadway
* Castle Garden (now Castle Clinton, Battery Park, NY)
* Prints of Albany and the Genesee Falls
Included within this issue are prints of the following: Niblo's Garden, Broadway; Castle Garden Theater; Albany, New York; Genesee Falls at Rochester, New York; the Great Fire At Portland, M
Murder, Inc. case... informant Abe Reles...
Item #694793
March 18, 1940
THE NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, March 18, 1940
* Murder, Inc. crime syndicate
* Actor Irving "Gangi" Cohen
* Jewish mobster Abe Reles as informant
The front page has a three column heading: "Film Actor Seized As Link In Murder-For-Hire Combine" with subhead and two related photos. (see)
Complete with 28 pages, light toning a the margins, small binding holes along the spin... See More
1934 actor Lou Tellegen suicide...
Item #694676
October 30, 1934
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, October 30, 1934
* Lou Tellegen suicide death
* Dutch born silent film actor & more
The front page has a nice banner healdine: "ACTOR LOU TELLEGEN ENDS LIFE" with subhead. (see) A few related photos are on the back page. First report coverage on the suicide death of famous silent film actor and director, Lou Tellegen.
Complete with all 30 pages, rag edi... See More
Thelma Todd's 1935 myterious death....
Item #694663
December 17, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 17, 1935
* Actress Thelma Todd death
* Suicide ? - Accidental ?
The front page has a one column heading: "THELMA TODD DEAD; FOUND IN GARAGE" with subheads. Photo of Todd on page 4. (see) First report coverage on the strange death of Hollywood actress, Thelma Todd. The cause of her death is still in debate till this day.
Complete with 48 pages, rag ed... See More
Death of film director Stanley Kubrick...
Item #694660
March 08, 1999
LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 8, 1999
* Stanley Kubrick death (1st report)
* Movie film director - screenwriter
* "The Shining" " A Clockwork Orange"
* Best title to be had ?
The top of the ftpg. has a boxed section with 3 photos & text headed: "Stanley Kubrick, 1928 -1999" with a one column head: "Film Director Stanley Kubrick Dies at 70". He ... See More
Opening day premiere of "Battle: Los Angeles" & "Red Riding Hood" in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #694659
March 11, 2011
LOS ANGELES TIMES, (Front and Calendar Sections), March 11, 2011
* "Battle: Los Angeles" & "Red Robin Hood"
* Full page ads and reviews
* Premier showings
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hits "Battle: Los Angeles" and "Red Robin Hood", which includes full-page ads and reviews of each. Perhaps no better issue can be found th... See More
1988 Nico death...
Item #694658
July 02, 1988
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 23, 1988
* Actress, singer & model Nico death
* Andy Warhol's Chelsea Girls film
* The Velvet Underground & Nico
The top of page 26 has a one column heading: "Nico; Warhol Film Actress, Singer in Velvet Underground" with a two column photo. (see)
Complete with all sections (150+ pages), nice condition.... See More
Harriet Quimby - 1st U.S. woman aviator killed...
Item #694644
July 02, 1912
FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., July 2, 1912
* Harriet Quimby killed (1st report)
* 1st woman aviator to get license
The top of the back page has a one column heading: "HARRIET QUIMBY AND WILLARD" with subhead. (see)
complete with 10 pages, light toning and minor wear along the spine, generally good. Should be handled with care.
wikipedia notes: Harriet Quimby (May 1, 1875 – ... See More
World premiere of Walt Disney's "Bambi"...
Item #694641
August 14, 1942
THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 14, 1942
* World premiere of Walt Disney's animated film "Bambi"
In the midst of World War II, page 13 contains a review of the world premiere of the latest Walt Disney feature-length animated film, "Bambi". Bambi was released to theaters by RKO Radio Pictures on August 13, 1942. The fifth animated feature in the Disney animated features lib... See More
Frank Abagnale in Los Angeles...
Item #694640
December 06, 2002
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 6, 2002
* Frank Abagnale - con man - artist
* "Catch Me If You Can" movie fame
The front page has a one column heading: "Portrait of the Con Artist as a Young Man" The top of page 20 has a three column heading: "Con Man Goes Straight--to Hollywood" with photo. Another heading on page 21 with smaller photo. The movie would debut about two... See More
Opening day premiere of "Mobsters", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #694637
July 26, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, (Calendar section only), July 26, 1991
* Best "Mobsters" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Jodie Foster - Anthony Hopkins
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Mobsters" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood are... See More
Weekend Premiere of "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #694616
May 25, 1984
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 25, 1984
* 1st weekend "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" advertisement
* Opening weekend (Friday) movie premiere
* Steven Spielberg - Harrison Ford
A terrific issue on the premiere weekend of the motion picture hit "Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home ... See More
Review & premiere of "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #694615
May 24, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 24, 1989
* Best "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Steven Spielberg - Harrison Ford
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the enterta... See More
The Galapagos Affair murders of 1934...
Item #694521
November 23, 1934
THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Nov. 23, 1934
* The Galapagos Islands Affair murders
* Baroness Eloise Wehrborn de Wagner-Bosquet
* Rudolph Lorenz & Robert Phillipson
* Friedrich Ritter - Floreana Island
The front page has a two column heading: "Vanished Baroness Holds Key to Galapagos Tragedy, Says Hollywood Explorer" with subhead. (see)
complete with 34 pages, lig... See More
Kennedy assassination report in a Dallas newspaper...
Item #694475
November 23, 1963
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS, Nov. 23, 1963
* From the city where it happened
A quite rare & extremely desirable newspaper with a first report on John F. Kennedy's assassination, from the city where it happened.
The two line bold banner headline proclaims: "KENNEDY SLAIN ON DALLAS STREET" with subhead: "Johnson Becomes President", plus a rather large photo of &q... See More
Premiere of "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2"
Item #694314
August 22, 1986
LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 22, 1986
* The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2
* Grand Opening Day premiere
* "The Fly" movie advertisement (1st weekend)
* Science-fiction horror film - Jeff Goldblum
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 2" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of... See More
Jean-Michel Basquiat - Graffiti artist... The Greatful Dead...
Item #694284
November 14, 1989
THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 14, 1989
* Jean-Michel Basquiat
* The Grateful Dead
The front page has: "Flyboy in the Buttermilk - The Crisis of the Black Artist in White America", which is an article featuring Jean-Michel Basquiat, SAMO Graffiti artist, which continues on pages 31-33. The background of the cover is a sample of his artwork. Th... See More
Beverly Hills Chihuahua - premier ad and review (2008)...
Item #694267
September 19, 2008
LOS ANGELES TIMES, California, Sep. 19, 2008 (Calendar section only)
* Beverly Hills Chihuahua - premier weekend ad & review
* Body of Lies - pre-release ad; Eagle Eye - 2nd week ad
* Bette Midler ad
A terrific issue on the premier and review of the motion picture hit: Walt Disney's "Beverly Hills Chihuahua". Other movies with large ads include: "Body of
... See More
The Dutchess & Appaloosa - premier ads and reviews (2008)...
Item #694266
September 19, 2008
LOS ANGELES TIMES, California, Sep. 19, 2008 (Calendar section only)
* The Dutchess & Appaloosa
* Opening weekend ads and reviews
* My Best Friend's Girl, Lakeview Terrace, Ghost Town, Igor
A terrific issue on the premieres and reviews of the motion pictures "The Dutchess" and "Appaloosa". Other movies with large ads include: "My Best "Friend's
... See More
The Adventures of Robin Hood Opens in 1938...
Item #694251
May 13, 1938
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 13, 1938
* The Adventures of Robin Hood
* Actor Errol Flynn film - movie
* Opening day advertisement (Chicago)
Page 20 has a 8 x 7 1/2 inch advertisement for the movie "The Adventures of Robin Hood" on it's opening day in Chicago. This movie featured Errol Flynn. This movie made it's grand opening in New York the day prior.
* The Adventures of Robin Hood
* Actor Errol Flynn film - movie
* Opening day advertisement (Chicago)
Page 20 has a 8 x 7 1/2 inch advertisement for the movie "The Adventures of Robin Hood" on it's opening day in Chicago. This movie featured Errol Flynn. This movie made it's grand opening in New York the day prior.
Co
... See More
French actress Sarah Bernhardt death...
Item #694249
March 27, 1923
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 27, 1923
* Sarah Bernhardt death (1st report)
* French stage actress - plays
* The Queen of the Pose
* Princess of the gesture
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "BERNHARDT DIES IN HER SON'S ARMS IN PARIS, AGED 78" with subheads and illustration. Lengthy 1st report coverage continues in page 8 with photo.
Complete with 44 pages, l... See More
1954 Creature from the Back Lagoon...
Item #694134
May 20, 1954
THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 20, 1954
* Creature from the Black Lagoon - Gill-man
* Opening day advertisement for NYC
* 3D monster horror film - movie
Page 38 has an advertisement for the opening day (regular showings) for the film "Creature from the Back Lagoon" in New York City. (see)
Complete with 64 pages, light toning and very minor wear at the margins, generally very nice.... See More
Charlie Chaplin's "Modern Times" opening day ad.......
Item #694132
February 20, 1936
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Feb. 20, 1936
* Charlie Chaplin's "Modern Times"
* Opening Day in Detroit, Michigan
* Movie - film debut advertisement & review
Page 8 has a 9 x 6 inch advertisement for the opening day showing of Charlie Chaplin's "Modern Times", a silent comedy film, in Detroit, Michigan.
Page 9 has a banner heading: "Modern Times' Reveals... See More
World War II in Europe is over...
Item #694085
May 09, 1945
THE OREGONIAN, Portland, May 9, 1945
* World War II - WWII
* Germany surrenders
* European theatre ends
The front page has a banner headline: "Germany Submits in Total Surrender" with subheads and related photo showing officials signing peace documents.
Complete 1st section only with 10 pages, library stamp slightly affects headline, a few small stains, generally in good c... See More
1928 Wineville Chicken Coop murders...
Item #693958
September 17, 1928
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 17, 1928
* Wineville Chicken Coop murders
* Christine and Walter Collins... Gordon Stewart Northcott
* Hollywood movie 'Changeling' fame
The top of page 5 has a one column heading: "CORROBORATES BOY'S STORY OF MURDER FARM" with subhead. (see) Coverage on the Wineville Chicken Coop murders when the 1st pieces of ... See More
Prohibition era - hospitals want whisky... A modern Paul Revere's warning...
Item #693957
March 06, 1923
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 6, 1923
*Interesting Prohibition Headlines
The 2nd page has fascinating Prohibition coverage including: “CITY WANTS WHISKY FOR HOSPITAL USE”,“MODERN PAUL REVERE WARNS OF LIQUOR RAID” and “RUM-RUNNING ON THE SOUND”.
Other single-column headlines include: “LAUDS NEGRO EDUCATION”, "Harding Foresees B... See More
Death of Christine Jorgensen... trans woman...
Item #693952
May 04, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 4, 1989
* Christine Jorgensen death (1st report)
* American trans woman - actress - singer
* 1st widely known gender affirming surgery patient
The bottom of page 3 has a heading: "Christine Jorgensen, 62, Dies of Cancer" with lead-in: "1952 Sex-Change Operations Made Her a Celebrity" and photo. (see)
Great to have this report in a newspaper from ... See More
"When Harry Met Sally" & "License to Kill" (James Bond 007)... Premiere ads and reviews...
Item #693895
July 14, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 11, 1991 (Front and Calendar Sections)
* "When Harry Met Sally", premier ad and review
* "License to Kill" (James Bond, 007), premier ad and review
* "Lethal Weapon 2", 2nd week - double page ad
A terrific issue on the premieres of "When Harry Met Sally" & "License to Kill" (James Bond - 007, both with review... See More
Lily Langtry death... Charles Lindbergh...
Item #693880
February 13, 1929
THE NEW YORK TIMES, February 13, 1929
* Lily Langtry death
* Charles Lingbergh
The front page has a two column headline: "COL. LINDBERGH BETROTHED TO MISS ANNE S. MORROW; LANDS IN CUBA AFTER DELAY" with subheads (see photos). Coverage on the engagement announcement for Charles Lindbergh.
Also on the front page are one column headlines that include: "LILY LA... See More
1945 Troopship Queen Mary homecoming photo...
Item #693871
July 12, 1945
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 12, 1945
* RMS Troopship Queen Mary photo
* American military homecoming
* European Theatre of World War II
The top of the front page has a four column photo showing the RMS Queen Mary which was converted into a troopship during WWII with heading: "It Was A Record Day For Allied Soldiers As 34,355 Arrived Here" Also a two column heading: "34,355 More... See More
1989 Splash Mountain Disneyland ride opening ad....
Item #693827
July 16, 1989
CALENDAR SECTION ONLY of the Los Anglers Times, July 16, 1989
* Splash Mountain opening day ad
* Disneyland - Anaheim, California
* Log fume amusement park ride
* Ridiculous controversy as being racist ?
Pages 18-19 have a double page advertisement for the opening of Splash Mountain, a log fume amusement park ride at Disneyland in Anaheim, California. This amusement ride is set to close i... See More
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