Carlos Gardel killed... tango legend...

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...

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  

Walt Disney's first feature-length animated film...

THE 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 ... See More  

Charle Chaplin meets Gandhi in 1931.....

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 23, 1931



* Comedian actor Charlie Chaplin

* Indian leader Mahatma Gandhi



The top of page 3 has a one column heading: "WHO IS CHAPLIN? GANDHI ASKS AS CHARLIE CALLS" with subhead. (see) Related photo is on the back page. First report coverage on Charlie Chaplin meeting Mahatma Gandhi in London, England. Always nice to have notable events in history r... See More  

Actress Carole Landis suicide...

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...

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...

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...

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  

Obituary of Abbey Lincoln... Civil Rights Activist...

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  

"The Wizard of Oz" film to be made soon ?....

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...

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  

Thelma Todd's mysterious death....

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 17, 1935



* Actress Thelma Todd death

* Suicide? - Accidental?



The front page has a five column headline: "Gas from Auto Kills Thelma Toadd" with subhead. A few related photos are on the back page. The cause of her death is still in debate till this day. Nice to have in this World famous publication

Complete with all 36 pages, rag edition in n... See More  

"Wizard of Oz" film debut announced....

NEW YORK TIMES, August 1, 1939  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 Oz" will have its premiere on Aug. 17 at the Capital Theatre. Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland w... See More  

John Wilkes Booth 3 years before his notoriety...

NEW YORK TRIBUNE, March 19, 1862  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 the: "...Engagement of the young Tragedian, J. WILKES BOOTH, who... See More  

Death of famed actor Michael Landon, in a Los Angeles newspaper...

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...

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  

Short-lived labor newspaper with an article by Karl Marx's daughter...

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  

Review & premiere of "The Sandlot", in a Los Angeles newspaper...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 7, 1993



* Best "The Sandlot" film advertisement

* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review

* American coming-of-age baseball cult film



A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Sandlot" 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  

Irving Thalberg death... film producer...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 15, 1936



* Irving Thalberg death

* "The Boy Wonder"

* Film - movie producer



The top of page 29 has a one column heading: "I. G. THALBERG DIES; FILM PRODUCER, 37" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the death of Irving Thalberg, Hollywood film producer. I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particul... See More  

Ruth Elder... Transatlantic flight...

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  

1927 Laurier Palace Theatre fire

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.

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Review of the film "Citizen Kane"...

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 7, 1941 



* Original "Citizen Kane" review



Page 25 has the review of what is considered by many the greatest film all time, Citizen Kane. The top of the page has a two column heading: "'Citizen Kane' Fails to Impress Critic as Greatest Ever Filmed" Page 26 has a advertisement for the movie. (see)

Complete in 42 pages, a few archiva... See More  

1928 Comedian Actress Nora Bayes death...

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  

Death of "comic genius" Lucille Ball...

LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 27, 1989



* Lucille Ball death (1st report)

* Actress - comedienne -  model

* "I Love Lucy" television sitcom

* Best title to be had ?



The top of the ftpg. has four photos of Lucille Ball with a ftpg. report headed: "Lucille Ball Dies; TV's Comic Genius Was 77" with a related subhead. Much more on her on page 3, including two more relat... See More  

Before our government was created...

THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, May 3, 1786 



* 18th century original



An issue from 3 years before the formal establishment of the new federal government in 1789.

In addition to editorial and news items, inside has a report of a duel fought in New York, reading in part: "...on arriving at the destined spot, they took their distance at 10 paces when Mr. B. desired Mr. C. to fire... See More