Death of famed actor Marlon Brando...
Item #674463
July 03, 2004
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 3, 2004
* Marlon Brando death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actor
* "On The Waterfront" "The Godfather"
* Best title to be had ?
The top of the ftpg. has a 2 column head: "A Hollywood Iconoclast Who Transformed the Art of Acting" "Marlon Brando - 1924-2004" with 3 photos of him. The article carries over to take ... See More
Opening day premiere of "Backdraft" & "Thelma & Louise", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #674428
May 14, 1991
LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 24, 1991
* Best "Backdraft" & "Thelma & Louise" film advertisements
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere reviews
* Kurt Russell - Susan Sarandon - Genna Davis
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hits "Backdraft" & "Thelma & Louise", and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leadi... See More
Early 1933 King Kong advertisement...
Item #674284
February 28, 1933
NEW YORK TIMES, February 28, 1933
* Early newspaper advertisement
* King Kong, the movie for opening day
Page 15 has an advertisement for the movie King King, appearing two days prior to the movie making it's premiere at Radio City Music Hall. A great addition for any movie memorabilia collection. The advertisement measures 7 by 6 inches.
Great to have this advertisem... See More
A noted baseball player of the day...
Item #674143
October 21, 1882
NEW YORK CLIPPER, Oct. 21, 1882 Inside has a nice portrait of "Waller Wallace", a prominent baseball player at that time. Included is a biography of him. The same page has box scores and write-ups for 13 baseball games.
The back several pages contains a great wealth of advertisements for the theater business including much on noted acts of the day.
Sixteen pages, great condition.... See More
Vidkun Quisling (Premier of Norway) executed..
Item #673863
October 24, 1945
THE MORNING CALL, Pennsylvania, Oct. 24, 1945 The front page has a 2 column article: "Vidkun Quisling Reported Executed by Firing Squad". The Premier of Norway during the Nazi invasion was executed for, "...military and civilian treason, murder, manslaughter, embezzlement, larceny, robbery and malfeasance in office." , including, "turning over defense secrets t... See More
The Hunchback of Notre Dame" 1939 opening day ad...
Item #673815
December 30, 1939
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 30, 1939
* "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" film
* Opening day movie premiere ad
* Charles Laughton - Maureen O'Hara
Page 9 has a 11 x 5 1/2 inch advertisement for the opening day of the classic film "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" at the Radio City Music Hall. (see)
News, sports and other advertisements of the day. Complete with all 3... See More
Carlos Gardel killed... tango legend...
Item #673736
June 25, 1935
CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, June 25, 1935
* Carlos Gardel airplane crash death
* Argentine singer, songwriter & actor
* Tango legend
The front page has a five column heading: "Planes Collide and Burn; 14 Killed" with subhead. Two small related photos are on the back page. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 30 pages, rag edition in in great conditi... See More
Premiere of "Halloween 5", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #673523
October 13, 1989
LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 13, 1989
* "Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers"
* Best Grand Opening Day movie advertisement
* Slasher horror film - Donald Pleasence
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Halloween 5: The Revenge of Michael Myers" and perhaps no better newspaper could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the ... See More
Premiere of "Halloween 4", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #673522
October 21, 1988
LOS ANGELES TIMES, Calendar section only, October 21, 1988
* "Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers"
* Best Grand Opening Day movie advertisement
* Slasher horror film - Donald Pleasence
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Halloween 4: The Return of Michael Myers" and perhaps no better newspaper could be found than this, the leading newspaper ... See More
Nat Goodwin's death report - famed actor and comedian...
Item #672987
January 31, 1919
LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, Massachusetts, Jan. 31, 1919 The front page has a report headed: "NAT GOODWIN THE FAMOUS COMEDIAN DEAD - Given Chloroform Linament Accidentally by an Attendant and Failed to Stand the Shock". This tells of the tragic death of famed actor and comedian, Nathaniel Goodwin. See images for details.
Other news, sports, and advertisements of the day... See More
"A Street Car Named Desire" (pre-debut ad)... Sugar Ray Robinson, Yogi Berra, Joe Louis and others...
Item #672943
September 17, 1951
THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 17, 1951
* Pre-release date ad for "A Street Car Named Desire"
* Sugar Ray Robinson, Yogi Berra, Joe DiMaggio, Allie Reynolds and Joe Louis
Pg. 17 has: Pre-release date ad for "A Street Car Named Desire" and other great movie ads including "Jim Thorpe". Pg. 25 has: A picture with Sugar Ray Robinson, Yo... See More
Actress Carole Landis suicide...
Item #672903
July 06, 1948
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 6, 1948
* Carole Landis suicide death
* American Film and stage actress
* "The Ping Girl" "The Chest"
Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading that reads: "Carole Landis, 29, Is Found Dead With a Suicide Note in Next Room" First report coverage continues on page 13 with photo. Landis dies of an intentional drug overdos... See More
Review & premiere of "Pulp Fiction", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #672816
October 14, 1994
LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 14, 1994
* Best "Pulp Fiction" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Quentin Taratino - John Travolta
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Pulp Fiction" 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
Death of famed actress Paulette Goddard...
Item #672592
April 24, 1990
LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 24, 1990
* Paulette Goddard death (1st report)
* Movie - film & Broadway actress
* Charlie Chaplin's leading lady
* Best title to be had ?
The bottom of the ftpg. has small photo of Goddard with heading: "Paulette Goddard Dies" the top of page 30 has a one column heading: "Films' Paulette Goddard; Was Saucy Star of 1930s and '40s&quo... See More
Review & premiere of "Red Heat", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #672407
June 17, 1988
LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 17, 1988
* Best "Red Heat" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Buddy cop action - Arnold Schwarzenegger
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Red Heat" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's ... See More
One of the most dramatic Kennedy assassination issues to be had...
Item #672338
November 22, 1963
CITIZEN-NEWS, Hollywood, California, November 22, 1963
* Unique JFK assassination issue
See the photos for one of the most dramatic front pages to be had reporting the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Save for the caption to the photo the only word on the front page is in huge, bold letters: MARTYRED !
The remainder of the front page is taken up with a huge, black-bordered... See More
SS Viking sealing ship explosion disaster....
Item #672298
March 17, 1931
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 17, 1931
* SS Viking sealing ship explosion disaster
* Film producer Varick Frissell
The top of the front page has a three column headline: "20 KILLED, SCORES HURT, AS SHIP BLOWS UP; MOVIE MEN ON SEALER AMONG MISSING; SIXTY REACH ISLAND OFF NEWFOUNDLAND" with subheads and photo of Varick Frissell. (see) First report coverage on the SS Viking disaster nea... See More
Obituary of Abbey Lincoln... Civil Rights Activist...
Item #672262
August 15, 2010
Los Angeles Times, August 15, 2010
* Abbey Lincoln's obituary
* American Jazz vocalist, songwriter & actress
* Civil Rights Activist
The top half of pg. A39 has an obituary and death report with the heading: "Jazz singer championed civil rights", which is accompanied by 2 images depicting both her music and acting career. The coverage is quite extensive. See images ... See More
Jake LaMotta defeats Sugar Ray Robinson: from the city of the fight...
Item #672129
February 06, 1943
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Feb. 6, 1943
* Jake LaMotta defeats Sugar Ray Robinson
* First defeat : from city where it happened
The banner headline on page 14 reports: "18,930 See LaMotta Floor Robinson in Scoring Upset Victory" with subheads: "Defeat Is First for Ray in Career of 130 Bouts" "Bell Saves Sugar from Knockout in Eighth Round; Decision Is Unanimous&qu... See More
Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Bobby Jones, Fanny Brice...
Item #672102
September 30, 1926
MID-WEEK PICTORIAL, the "News Of he World In Pictures" published by the New York Times, Sept. 30, 1926 Full ftpg. is a photo of Bobby Jones, runner-up in the American Amateur Golf Championship shaking hands with George Von Elm, the winner.
The doublepage centerfold has a great montage of 20 of the best baseball players of the day, including Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Waite Hoyt, Roger... See More
"The Wizard of Oz" film to be made soon ?....
Item #672026
February 19, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 19, 1938
* "The Wizard of Oz" to be a movie ?
* L. Frank Baum's book up for sale ?
* Shirley Temple to be 'Dorothy' ?
The top of page 19 has a interesting report under: "SCREEN NEWS HERE AND IN HOLLYWOOD" with the heading: "'The Wizard of Oz' in Demand Following the Box-Office Success of 'Snow White'" (see) ... See More
Simon Frith's early review of Elvis Costello...
Item #671871
December 26, 1977
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.
An unrelated but interesting article is headed: "Female Trouble: Vale... See More
A Philip Burke caricature of Donald Trump...
Item #671862
December 17, 1991
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, December 17, 1991
* Donald Trump caricature
* 25 years before presidency
Philip Burke's caricature of Donald Trump is featured on the cover. Known for his depictions of U.S. Presidents, it is nice to have his illustration of Donald Trump long before his presidency. The related article, "TRUMP - BEGINNING OF THE END", begins on the front page ... See More
1928 Amelia Earhart...
Item #671675
July 07, 1928
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Massachusetts, July 7, 1928
* Aviatrix Amelia Earhart
* Post Atlantic Ocean flight
* Airplane "Friendship"
The top of the front page has a photo headed: "Amelia Makes Hit With Acting Mayor" showing Amelia Earhart being honored at N.Y. City Hall.
The two column heads: "Amelia Takes It Easy In Preparation For Boston Program".
Compl... See More
Rare movie prop newspaper...
Item #671502
January 01, 1942
COURIER EXPRESS, (no city), November 4, 1940
* 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".
I a... See More
Introducing "Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs"...
Item #671475
January 14, 1938
NEW YORK TIMES, January 14, 1938
* Snow White and the seven dwarfs
* Walt Disney animated cartoon movie
* Opening day movie review
Page 21 contains a very nice, detailed, and lengthy review of the new animated feature-length movie "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs", the very first by Walt Disney. The very favorable review begins: "Sheer fantasy, delightful, gay and alto... See More
Perhaps the best publication for any baseball collector...
Item #671463
November 28, 1867
THE BALL PLAYERS' CHRONICLE, New York, Nov. 28, 1867
* Very rare baseball publication
* Henry Chadwick "Father of Baseball"
A very rare & desired title by any baseball collection as this was the first magazine in America devoted primarily to baseball.
Edited by the legendary Henry Chadwick, this paper lasted but 30 issues, from June 6 thru December 26, 1867 before c... See More
Revised rules & regulations for baseball in 1867... Brigham Young's Theater...
Item #671457
May 04, 1867
NEW YORK CLIPPER, May 4, 1867 Inside has an interesting article; "Mormon Theatricals" which is a very detailed description of Brigham Young's Theater, plus more.
The same page has over a full column on the; "Rules & Regulations Adopted by the National Association of Base Ball Players". A great & notable report detailing the evolution of the rules for professi... See More
"Wizard of Oz" film debut announced....
Item #671316
August 01, 1939
NEW YORK TIMES, August 1, 1939
* Wizard of Oz movie debut announcement
* One of the earliest mentions of this famous film ?
Page 17 has a brief, inconspicuous, yet historic announcement in early film history. A small one column heading reads: " 'Wizard of Oz' Set for Capital Aug. 17" with text beginning: "Metro's Technicolor production of "The Wizard of... See More
John Wilkes Booth 3 years before his notoriety...
Item #671225
March 19, 1862
NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 19, 1862
* John Wilkes Booth theater ad
* Civil War original reporting
Page 2 contains one of the fascinating tidbits of history which delight collectors, in this case an inconspicuous advertisement for a theatrical production of Richard III at the Mary Provost Theater in New York--starring John Wilkes Booth. See the photo for the complete ad which notes ... See More
Chauncey Olcott death...
Item #671203
March 19, 1932
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 19, 1932
* Chauncey Olcott death
* Actor, songwriter & singer
Page 15 has a one column heading: "CHAUNCEY OLCOTT, BALLARD SINGER, DIES" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Chauncey Olcott, Irish-American stage actor, songwriter and singer.I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as ... See More
Death of famed actor Michael Landon, in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #671183
July 24, 1980
SECTION B ONLY of the Los Angeles Times, July 2, 1991
* Michael Landon death (1st report)
* Hollywood actor, director & producer
* "Bonanza" Little Joe Cartwright
* "Little House on the Prairie" Charles Ingalls
The top of the front page of this section has a one column heading: "TV Actor Michael Landon Is Dead at 54" with subhead. First report cover... See More
Marilyn Monroe has miscarriage in 1958...
Item #671154
December 18, 1958
THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Dec. 18, 1958
* Marilyn Monroe has miscarriage - loses baby
* Actress, singer, model and sex symbol
The front page has a one column heading: "Marilyn Loses 2nd Baby" with photo. (see)
Complete with 44 pages, small binding holes along the spine, small library stamp within masthead, nice condition.... See More
Regarding General Butler...
Item #670764
February 14, 1863
DAILY RICHMOND EXAMINER, Virginia, Feb. 14, 1863
* General Benjamin 'Beast' Butler in Orleans
* Rare Confederate title from the rebel capital
Perhaps the most interesting item is the front page article: "Butler's Rule In New Orleans", "Full Exposure of Butler's Rule--Unparalleled Villainy--How the People Were Fleeced--Reply Of The Citizens to Gene... See More
Short-lived labor newspaper with an article by Karl Marx's daughter...
Item #670757
March 22, 1884
TRUTH, San Francisco, California, March 22, 1884
* Rare publication
During its brief life (1882-1884), "Truth" published local, national, and international labor news, along with a wide range of radical literature.
Page 3 has an article concerning Charles Delescluze, a French revolutionary leader, journalist, and military commander of the Paris Commune. It is signed in ... See More
Death of Robert Shaw in a L.A. paper...
Item #670591
August 28, 1978
LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 28, 1978
* Robert Shaw death (1st report)
* British actor - playwright
* Jaws movie fame - Quint
The front page has a three column heading: "'Jaws' Star Robert Shaw Dies in Ireland" with photo. (see) Nice to have this death report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry and on the front page.
Complete 1st section only with ... See More
Ruth Elder... Transatlantic flight...
Item #670533
October 13, 1927
TAUNTON DAILY GAZETTE, Mass., October 13, 1927
* Ruth Elder - Woman aviator & actress
* 1st Transatlantic flight try (Woman)
The top of the front page has a nice banner headline: "RUTH ELDER ALIGHTS ON OCEAN AND IS TAKEN SAFELY ABOARD DUTCH TANKER BARENDRECHT" with subheads and related photo. (see)
Fourteen pages, light toning and some wear at the margins, generally good. Sho... See More
Movie Casablanca wins best picture...
Item #670527
March 03, 1944
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 3, 1944
* Movie Casablanca wins best picture
* Academy Awards
* Humphrey Bogart - Ingrid Bergman
Page 17 has one column headings that includes: "MOVIE AWARD GOES TO JENNIFER JONES" "Chosen Best Actor of Year---'Casablanca' Takes 'Oscar' as the Top Picture" and more. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this p... See More
1927 Laurier Palace Theatre fire
Item #670521
January 10, 1927
THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 10, 1927
* Laurier Palace Theatre fire
* Montreal Canada
* Children disaster
The top of the front page has a four column headline: "77 CHILDREN DIE IN TEN-MINUTE PANIC AS FIRE STARTS IN MONTREAL THEATRE; ALL SUFFOCATED IN JAM ON STAIRWAY" with many subheads and list of the dead. Lengthy first report coverage.
Other news, sports and advertisements of ... See More
Review & premiere of "Twilight", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #670513
November 21, 2008
LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 21, 2008
* Best "Twilight" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere & review
* Romantic fantasy film - Kristen Stewart
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Twilight" 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
Allen Ginsberg and Dustin Hoffman...
Item #670444
May 26, 1966
THE VILLAGE VOICE, New York, May 26, 1966
* Allen Ginsberg - Beat Generation poet & more
* Very early actor Dustin Hoffman before known
A great issue of this famous counter-culture newspaper as the front page features an article with photo of: "Allen Ginsberg: Hustler for Life".
It is worth noting that "The Village Voice" was an American news and culture paper... See More
Famed Polish pianist Paderewski...
Item #670408
February 29, 1908
THE EVENING TRIBUNE, San Diego, California, Feb. 29,1908 Page 2 contains a rather large report on a coming concert of Ignace Paderewski, headed: "World's Greatest Pianist Comes to the Garrick Next Friday".
The large photograph of him is captioned: "World's Famous Pianist Who Will Give a recital at the Garrick Theater Next Friday Night", with an article as well.
... See More
1928 Comedian Actress Nora Bayes death...
Item #670381
March 20, 1928
THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 20, 1928
* Nora Bayes death w/ photo
* American singer & comedian actress
The top of page 27 has a one column heading: "NORA BAYES DIES AFTER OPERATION" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Nora Bayes, American singer, comedian and actress.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 56 pages, light t... See More
1935 Marx Brothers opening day movie ad...
Item #670353
December 06, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 6, 1935
* "A Night at the Opera" in NYC
* Opening day movie advertisement
* Groucho - Chico - Harpo
* Marx Brothers
Page 31 has a 10 1/2 x 6 1/2 inch movie advertisement for the opening day of "A Night at the Opera" in New York City starring the Marx Brothers. (see images)
News, sports and other advertisements of the day. Complete in 52 pa... See More
Review & premiere of "Independence Day", in a Los Angeles newspaper...
Item #670093
July 02, 1996
LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 2, 1996
* Best "Independence Day" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Science fiction action - extraterrestrial race
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Independence Day" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the ... See More
Star Wars "The Empire Strikes Back" opening...
Item #670001
October 21, 1979
CALENDAR SECTION (Sundays) only of the Los Angeles Times, May 18, 1980
* The Empire Strikes Back - Star Wars: Episode V
* Pre-opening day review and advertisement
* From the capital of the entertainment industry
The top of the front page of this section has a heading: "IN THE 'STAR WARS' SAGA, 'EMPIRE' STRIKES FORWARD" which is a pre-opening day review for this bl... See More
1935 Marx Brothers opening day movie ad...
Item #669997
December 05, 1935
THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 5, 1935
* "A Night at the Opera" in NYC
* Opening day movie advertisement (eve)
* Groucho - Chico - Harpo
* Marx Brothers
Page 31 has a 9 x 6 inch movie advertisement for the opening day (eve) of "A Night at the Opera" in New York City starring the Marx Brothers. (see images)
News, sports and other advertisements of the day. Complete in 52... See More
Seabiscuit wins Gold Cup at Santa Anita Stakes...
Item #669926
July 17, 1938
THE NEW YORK TIMES, July 17, 1938
* Seabiscuit wins Hollywood Gold Cup
* Santa Anita Stakes - Arcadia, California
* Thoroughbred racehorse racing
The front page of the sport's section (inside) has a one column heading: "SEABISCUIT TAKES $50,000 ADDED TEST" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on famous racehorse, Seabiscuit, winning the Gold Cup at Santa Anita Stakes in ... See More
Mae West arrested...
Item #669391
April 20, 1927
THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 20, 1927.
* Actress Mae West arrested & jailed
* Moral obscenity charge in "Sex" play
The top of page 17 has one column heading: "PRINCIPALS IN PLAY 'SEX' GO TO JAIL IN CLEANUP" with subhead and small photo of Mae West. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication, especially o
... See More
* Actress Mae West arrested & jailed
* Moral obscenity charge in "Sex" play
The top of page 17 has one column heading: "PRINCIPALS IN PLAY 'SEX' GO TO JAIL IN CLEANUP" with subhead and small photo of Mae West. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication, especially o
Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle murder charge...
Item #669346
September 17, 1921
THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, September 17, 1921
* Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle
* Hollywood comedian actor
* Virginia Rappe murder indictment
The top of the front page has one column heading: "FATTY ARBUCKLE COMES TO COURT" with subhead. (see)
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 12 pages, light toning along central fold, minor wear at the margi... See More
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