Historic Newspapers: Movies, Film & Theater

THE WASHINGTON POST, D.C. June 1, 2005

• W. Mark Felt "Deep Throat" revealed
• Whistleblower on the Watergate Scandal

The front page has the headline that reads: "FBI's No. 2 Was 'Deep Throat'" and more with four related photos. (see images) Much more on the inside pages. Nice to have from the nation's capital.
Complete 1st section only with all 20 pages, nice condition.

Background: The May 31, 2005 revelation that 91-year-old former FBI Associate Director W. Mark Felt was "Deep Throat" stands as an

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 19, 1995 (Calendar Section only)

• Best "Die Hard with a Vegrance" advertisement
• Opening day movie premiere double-page showing
• Actors Bruce Willis and Samuel L. Jackson
• American action film with front-page review

A terrific issue published for the premiere showing of the motion picture hit "DIE HARD WITH A VENGEANCE" 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

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 19, 1979 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf) featuring a collectible print advertisement for upcoming live performances by "DOLLY PARTON" at the Universal Amphitheatre on one of the four pages.

In addition to the feature concert ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and typography, the surrounding pages provide a fascinating

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 23 1994

• Best "Above the Rim" film advertisement
• Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
• Rapper and actor Tupac Shakur - 2pac

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Above the Rim" 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 publication.
The front page of section F has a brief review of the film.
And perhaps more significant is the page 3, 10 1/2 x 6

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 17, 1977 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of  "GREASED LIGHTNING" starring Richard Pryor on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 14, 1978 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day premiere of  "THE MANITOU" starring Tony Curtis on one of the pages. (see images).
In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 14, 1978 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day re- release of  "CLOSE ENCOUNTERS OF THE THIRD KIND" on one of the pages. (see images).
In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE (1st section only), Aug. 22, 1926

• Silent film star Rudolph Valentino
• Latin Lover - "The Sheik" actor
• He would die the very next day

The front page has a great banner headline for display: "VALENTINO HAS A RELAPSE" and subhead. (see images) 
Complete 1st section only with 14 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.

Note: This issue comes with a acid-free folder (gratis) for protection and display.

Background: The August 22, 1926, edition of the

LOS ANGELS TIMES (Calendar section only), August 11, 1985

• Madonna lookalike fools fans on Sunset Strip
• Singer - songwriter - actress & more
• "Queen of Pop" solo career in it's infancy

Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical copies are an absolute rarity, largely because they

LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 1, 1976

• Best "Rocky" advertisement
• Grand Opening Day movie premiere
• American sports drama film
• Sylvester Stallone - Rocky Balboa

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Rocky" 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 publication.

Note: Where else might one find authentic ads for Opening Day showings, in the most desirable Hollywood-area

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York City, June 6, 1977

• George Lucas' amazingly successful, "Star Wars"
• 2nd week showing in a counterculture publication

Page 45 has a ad for George Lucas' "Star Wars"  The ad measures 10 3/4 x 6 1/2 inches. This original "Star Wars" movie opened just 12 days earlier. The fact that this was a weekly publication makes this one the first ads to appear here.

Provenance: This issue comes from The Village Voice's own archives, part of their in-house

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 15, 1944

• Joseph P. Kennedy, Jr. killed
• United States Navy lieutenant
• John F. Kennedy JFK's older brother
• World War II - WWII

Page 18 has one column headings: "SON OF J. P. KENNEDY KILLED IN ACTION" "Navy Reports Loss of Flier in Plane Explosion in European Theatre" with photo of Kennedy. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 30 pages, rag edition in very nice condition.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 11, 1944

• Pearl Harbor - Pacific Strategy Conference
• FDR - Douglas MacArthur - Chester W. Nimitz

The front page has a nice banner headline: "PRESIDENT MET M'ARTHUR AND NIMITZ IN HAWAII" with subheads and photo. (see images) More on page 3 with two more related photos and text of FDR's remarks. 
Complete with all 28 pages, rag edition in great condition.

Background: The conclusion of the Pearl Harbor Conference on July 29, 1944, stands out as a uniquely rare moment in

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 19, 1977 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf) featuring a collectible print advertisement for a upcoming live concert performance by "JOHNNY MATHIS" at Pacific Amphitheatre on one of the four pages.

In addition to the feature concert ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and typography, the surrounding pages provide a fascinating

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., November 3, 1956

• "Wizard of OZ" movie classic
• Debuts on television - TV in color
• Judy Garland - Dorothy Gale
• Ruby slippers turn red for 1st time

Page 21 has a historic advertisement in television history for debut of the iconic movie "Wizard of OZ" This advertisement measures 8 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches. The 1939 movie was a somewhat failure in theaters at the time of it's release and only became a family favorite when it began airing on television with the first showing on

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 21, 1980

• Best "The Empire Strikes Back" premiere advertisement
• Star Wars: Episode V - Grand Opening Day premiere

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Empire Strikes Back" and perhaps no better newspaper could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication.

Background: An original May 21, 1980 issue of the Los Angeles Times holds exceptional rarity and historical

LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 22, 1979 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf) featuring a collectible print advertisement for a upcoming live musical performances of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "EVITA" at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on one of the four pages.

In addition to the feature concert ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and typography, the surrounding

LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 22, 1979 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of  "THE DARK" on one of the pages. (see images).
In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional graphics and classic key

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 9, 1986 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of  "KNIGHTS OF THE CITY" on one of the pages. (see images).
In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional graphics and

USA TODAY (Life Section (D) only), Oct. 26, 1984

• "The Terminator" film - movie review
• Arnold Schwarzenegger - science-fiction

Page 5 of this section has a same day premiere review of Arnold Schwarzenegger's iconic film "The Terminator" with heading: "'Terminator' is a killer of a Schwarzenegger role" and photo. (see images)
Complete 'Life' section only with 8 pages, nice condition.

Background: Owning the October 26, 1984 issue of USA Today puts a rare piece of pop-culture history directly in

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 8, 1942

• Battle of the Coral Sea is on
• Imperial Japanese verses U.S. Navy
• USS Lexington & Yorktown fame
• Pacific Ocean theater - aircraft carriers

The front page has a nice banner headline: "GREAT NAVAL AND AIR BATTLE RAGES IN PACIFIC" with subheads and related map. (see images) 
Complete with all 42 pages, rag edition in great condition.

Background: On May 9, 1942, both the United States and Japan issued claims about the outcome of the Battle of the Coral Sea that reflected

LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 19, 1980

• Dolly Parton's "9 to 5" American comedy film
• "Raging Bull" - Robert De Niro - Jake LaMotta
• Grand Opening Day movie premiere advertisements

A terrific issue on the premieres of the motion picture hits "9 to 5" and "Raging Bull" and perhaps no better newspaper could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication. (see images)

Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 12, 1980 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of  "LOVING COUPLES" on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional graphics and classic

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 12, 1980 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of  "KAGEMUSHA (Shadow Warrior)" on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional graphics

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 8, 1990 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of  "THE ADVENTURES OF FORD FAIRLANE" starring Andrew Dice Clay on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 21, 1988 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of  "THE GREAT OUTDOORS" starring John Candy and Dan Aykroyd on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 21, 1988 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of  "RED HEAT" starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and James Belushi on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 12, 1986 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of  "THE COLOR OF MONEY" starring Tom Cruise and Paul Newman on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 12, 1986 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of  "GOSPEL ACCORDING TO VIC (Heavenly Pursuits)" starring Tom Conti on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 12, 1986 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement for the 3D film "CAPTAIN EO" starring Michael Jackson on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional graphics and classic

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 12, 1986 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of  "WEEKEND WARRIORS" on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional graphics and

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 12, 1986 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of  "SID AND NANCY" starring Gary Oldmanas Sid Vicious of the punk rock band "Sex Pistols" on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 10, 1986 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of  "THE FLY" starring Jeff Goldblum on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 10, 1986 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of  "ARMED AND DANGEROUS" starring John Candy on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 7, 1986 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of theme park history, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement for the recently new attraction on the Universal Studios Hollywood Studio Tour "KING KONG ENCOUNTER (Kongfrontation)" on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 7, 1986 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of  "AVENGING FORCE" starring Michael Dudikoff on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 19, 1977 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement for "STAR WARS" (second month) in L.A. on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional graphics and classic key art, the

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 22, 1976 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the opening day release of  "THE AMITYVILLE HORROR" starring James Brolin on one of the pages. (see images).

In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 22, 1986 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf) featuring a collectible print advertisement for upcoming live performances by "RODNEY DANGERFIELD" at the Hilton in Las Vegas on one of the four pages. 
In addition to the feature stand-up comedian ad, which captures the era's unique promotional graphic design and typography, the surrounding pages provide a

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., June 8, 1942

• Battle Of Midway ends w/ win
• Japanese vs. American Navy
• World war II original - WWII

The top of the front page has a five column headline: "U. S. - JAP SEA BATTLES GOING ON IN ALASKAN AREA AS WELL AS WEST OF MIDWAY, KING REVEALS" with subheads. Also on the front page is a two column heading: "Midway Battle Blunts Jap Power, Does Not End It" with subhead. (see images) 
Complete with 18 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally good.

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Aug. 23, 1946

• "The Big Sleep" film noir - movie
• World premiere - opening day advertisement
• Actor Humphrey Bogart & Lauren Bacall

Page 15 has a 13 1/2 x 5 1/4 inch advertisement for the world premiere of Howard Hawks' film "THE BIG SLEEP" starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall in New York City. (see images)
Complete with all 38 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition.

Background: Howard Hawks’ 1946 film noir The Big Sleep stands as a rare cinematic anomaly,

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 29, 1980 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement for Star Wars: Episode V - "THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK" (second month) in L.A. on one of the pages. (see images).
In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 29, 1980 (an original vintage newspaper leaf from the Calendar section)  This offering consists of four complete pages (two double-sided sheets on one single leaf), serving as a rare piece of cinematic ephemera, highlighted by an original vintage print advertisement announcing the re-release of  "SUPERMAN" in L.A. on one of the pages. (see images).
In addition to the featured movie ad, which captures the era's distinct theatrical promotional graphics and classic key art,

Sunday CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, March 19, 1989

• The birth of West Coast "gangsta rap"
• Dre. Dre - Eazy-E & more - N.W.A.
• Rappers music - anti-police lyrics

Often revered as the undisputed "bible" of Hollywood, the Sunday Calendar section occupied a rare space in journalism where a single publication could simultaneously dictate global entertainment trends and govern the inner workings of show business. Today, physical copies are an absolute rarity, largely because they were

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Dec. 28, 1932

• Radio City Music Hall in NYC
• Opening night theatrical debut

Page 12 has a one column heading: "Opening Held by Radio City" with subhead. (see image)
Complete with all 18 pages, light toning and a little wear at the margins, generally nice.

Background: On December 27, 1932, Radio City Music Hall debuted as a stunning Art Deco "palace for the people" amidst the Great Depression, delivering a lavish yet notoriously overambitious opening-night spectacle that

MINNEAPOLIS SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Feb. 7, 1943

• General Dwight D. Eisenhower named supreme commander
• Mediterranean Theater of Operations - North Africa campaign

The front page has a five column heading: "Eisenhower Named Commander of North African War Theater" with subheads and photo of Ike. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with all 20 pages, light toning at the margins, small binding holes along the spine, generally in good condition.

Background: In February 1943, Dwight D. Eisenhower’s command

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 3, 2007

• Best "Transformers" movie advertisement
• Grand Opening Day premiere
• Science fiction action film

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Transformers" 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 publication.

Note: Where else might one find authentic, poster-size ads for Opening Day showings, in the most desirable Hollywood-area newspaper - as

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, March 14, 1968

• Tiny Tim - Herbert Butros Khaury
• American musician - guitarist - singer
• Debut album release "God Bless Tiny Tim"
• "Tiptoe Through the Tulips" song fame
• Jimi Hendrix Experience at Symphony Hall
• THE DOORS Fillmore East concerts ad

Page 37 has a 10 x 5 inch advertisement for the release of Tiny Tim's debut album "God Bless Tiny Tim" (see images) This album wasn't actually released until the following month of April.
On the same page

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 25, 1963

• The Fat Black Pussycat - late night hangout
• Wavy Gravy, Tiny Tim and Moondog photo
• Debut of the Phantom Cabaret

The front page has a heading: "Ghouls at the Pussy Cat" with photo showing Wavy Gravy, Moondog and Tiny Tim. (see images) Article continues on a inside page. This is very early for Tiny Tim, almost 5 years prior to his debut album.
Background: The July 25, 1968 edition of The Village Voice captures a legendary

LOS ANGELES TIMES (Sunday Calendar section only), May 29, 1977

• George Lucas' amazingly successful, original Star Wars
• Best opening day premiere - full page advertisement
• Epic space-opera movie - film - pop-culture phenomenon

Page 5 has a great and very rare opening day (weekend) premiere advertisement for the iconic film "STAR WARS" stating that it "Starts Wednesday", and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the