Historic Newspapers: Movies, Film & Theater
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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.
Note: Some newspapers shown are of significant events upon which future movies and/or plays were based.
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Item #715517THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July Aug. 2, 1976
* Pinball machines craze of the 70's
* Solid-state era - microprocessors
* Electronic gaming in it's infancy
The front page has a heading: "Crazy About PINBALL!..." Pages 14 & 15 has an editorial on the current craze for pinball machines that was entering... Read full description -
Item #715516THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, July 19, 1976
* American artist Rick Meyerowitz
* Animal House film poster art fame
* Convention Couples Sketchbook
Pages 16 & 17 contain a double page illustration with a political theme done by American artist Rick Meyerowitz. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item... Read full description -
Item #715485THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Oct. 23, 1978
* BOSTON -American rock band
* "Don't Look Back" album tour
* Nassau Coliseum concert advertisement
Page 93 has a nice full page advertisement for a upcoming performance by "BOSTON" at the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.
I suspect this to... Read full description -
Item #715474THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 20, 1975
* Sly and the Family Stone Concert advertisement
* Psychedelic soul band at Radio City Music Hall
* 1st major racially integrated & mixed gender group
* QUEEN English rock band - Freddie Mercury
* Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center concert ad
Page 105 has a full... Read full description -
Item #715473THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Jan. 6, 1975
* Jayne (Wayne) County at the Coventry ad
* First openly transgender rock music singer
* Glam proto-punk foul mouthed songwriter
* Craig Russell (Canadian actor) female impersonator
* Trude Heller's Club performance advertisement
Page 44 has two... Read full description -
Item #715468THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, August 4, 1975
* "Great American Music Fair" festival advertisement
* Syracuse, New York - Beach Boys - Doobie Brothers
* America - Jefferson Starship and more
Page 85 has a nice full page advertisement for the upcoming "GREAT AMERICAN MUSIC FAIR" at the... Read full description -
Item #715467THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Jan. 12, 1976
* 1st "Queen" North America concert tour
* "A Night at the Opera" "Bohemian Rhapsody"
* Beacon Theatre - New York City advertisement
Page 79 has a full page advertisement: "... Invite You To A Night At The Opera With QUEEN..." This... Read full description -
Item #715465THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, July 28, 1975
* African American Michelle Wallace editorial
* Black feminist author - cultural critic
Pages 6 & 7 has a editorial written by Michelle Wallace with two related photos. See images for portion of the text.
wikipedia notes: From 1974 to 1975, Wallace worked at... Read full description -
Item #715464THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, July 14, 1975
* The Doobie Brothers - American rock band
* "What a Fool Believes" "Black Water" song fame
* Roosevelt Stadium - Jersey City concert advertisement
Page 85 has a nice full page advertisement for a upcoming "THE DOOBIE BROTHERS"... Read full description -
Item #715460THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, June 14, 1976
* Ohio Democrat politician Wayne Hays
* Sex scandal with secretary Elizabeth Ray
The front page has a headline: "Sexual Politics: WAYNE HAYS MUST GO" with a piece on the scandal that begins on page 13 with related photo. See images for portion of the text.
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Item #715427THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, June 2, 1966
* The Beatles concert advertisement for Shea Stadium
* Liverpool, England rock band - counterculture music
* John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Ringo Starr & George Harrison
Page 13 has a advertisement for "The Beatles" which performed one night at Shea Stadium... Read full description -
Item #715426THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 6, 1969
* Roby Yonge lecture ad - American radio DJ
* Paul is dead folktale saga - McCartney
* Urban legend - conspiracy theory - Beatles
Page 28 has a 4 x 2 inch advertisement for: "IS PAUL McCARTNEY DEAD OR ALIVE??" lecture by Roby Yonge. (see image)
I suspect... Read full description -
Item #715425THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Dec. 26, 1963
* Washington Square Village sold
* New York University buys
* Moondog - Louis Thomas Hardin
* Blind composer, Musician, performer
* Greenwich Village performance advertisement
The front page has a heading: "NYU IS Top Landowner, Buys Washington Sq.... Read full description -
Item #715302Here is a 4 page insert from the June 29th, 1997 issue of the Los Angeles Times promoting the premiere of the musical Ragtime at the Shubert Theatre.
* Ragtime (musical) advertisement
* United States premiere (L.A.)
The front page has has a heading: "RAGTIME IS GREAT THEATER! AN IMPRESSIVE ACHIEVEMENT" and more. Pages 2 & 3... Read full description -
Item #715086SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, Nov. 22, 1943
* Operation Galvanic - World War II
* Battles of Tawara and Makin Islands
* Gilbert Islands - Pacific Theatre - WWII
* United States Marines Corps. Betio landing
The front page has a nice banner headline in bold lettering that announces: "BIG CENTRAL PACIFIC DRIVE IS UNDER WAY!" with... Read full description -
Item #715064LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 15, 1993
* Best "Schindler's List" advertisement
* Steven Spielberg - Liam Neeson
* Grand Opening Day premiere
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Schindler's List" and perhaps no better newspaper could be found than this, the leading... Read full description -
Item #714999LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 7, 1991
* Danny Thomas death (1st report)
* American actor, singer, comedian
* "The Danny Thomas Show" fame
* Best publication to be had (rare)
The front page of section B has a heading: "Comic Danny Thomas Dies" with subhead and 2 related photos. (see images) Great to have this... Read full description -
Item #714970THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 6, 1983
* Boy George - George Alan O'Dowd editorial
* Culture Club - English new wave pop band
* Androgynous lead singer and songwriter
Page 75 has an editorial by RJ Smith headed: "Just an Average Guy" with photo of Boy George. (see images)
I suspect... Read full description -
Item #714969THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, July 17, 1984
* Metallica - Anthrax - Raven heavy metal bands
* Roseland Ballroom in Manhattan performances advertisement
* "R.E.M. - American alternative rock band
* University of Georgia students - Michael Stipe
* Beacon Theatre Manhattan concert advertisement
* Late 80's -... Read full description -
Item #714948CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 3, 1934
* Russ Columbo shot and killed
* Baritone crooner - violinist - actor
* "Prisoner of Love" song fame
The top of the front page has nice banner headline: "BULLET KILLS RADIO CROONER" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display. Photo of Columbo is on the back page.
Complete with 28 pages,... Read full description -
Item #714792LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 18, 2002
* Best "The Ring" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere review
* Supernatural psychological horror film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Ring" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the... Read full description -
Item #714742THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 8, 1983
* English pop rock band Duran Duran
* Becoming a sensation in America
* Part of the second British invasion
* Simon Le Bon - Roger Taylor & more
* The Rio tour - Peppermint Lounge concert
* "Hungry Like the Wolf" song fame
* STYX - American... Read full description -
Item #714740THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Dec. 25 1984
* GrandMixer DXT - D.ST. editorial with photo
* 1st Musician to use the turntable as a instrument
* First of the turntablists - turntablism pioneer
* Beginning of new-school hip hop - rap music
* DJ Scratching - vinyl record turntable moving
* LAST ONE IN... Read full description -
Item #714739THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 4, 1962
* 1st image televised using a satellite (TV history)
* Project Echo - communications satellites
* Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
The bottom of the front page has a photo of the very first TV picture sent across the U.S. by satellite. The two column... Read full description -
Item #714690CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, May 7, 1934
* Hollywood actress Jean Harlow
* "Blonde Bombshell" sex symbol
* Separates from third husband
The bottom of the back page has a two column photo of Jean Harlow with small heading: "Film Star Separates From Third Husband"
the front page has a one column heading: "Jean Harlow And... Read full description -
Item #714688THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Nov. 8 1983
* AC/DC rock band concert advertisement
* Second performance at Madison Square Garden
* "Flick of the Switch" album Tour
* Motley Crue "Shout at the Devil" album ad
* Star 80 - Dorothy Stratten opening day movie ad
Page 73 has a 5 x 3 inch... Read full description -
Item #714547THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 13, 1982
* Danceteria nightclub w/ DJ Kool Lady Blue
* Beginning of new-school hip hop - rap music
* Break dancing - breaking - breakin in it's infancy
* LAST ONE IN INVENTORY ***
Page 77 has a heading: "A House Is Not a Home" with a related photo. (see... Read full description -
Item #714519THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 15, 1983
* King Sunny Adé editorial w/ photos
* Nigerian Jùjú singer - Yoruba popular music
* African pop musician pioneer - Multi-instrumentalist
Beginning on the front page is a editorial by Greg Tate with heading: "King Sunny Ade': 'Him... Read full description -
Item #714513CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, December 5, 1980
* Best "Flash Gordon" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Science fiction action cult classic film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture cult classic hit "Flash Gordon" and perhaps no better issue could be found... Read full description -
Item #714501LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 25, 1993
* Best "Tombstone" and "Grumpy Old Men" advertisements
* Grand Opening Day movie premieres & reviews
* American Western & romantic comedy films
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hits "Tombstone" &... Read full description -
Item #714472CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, January 15, 1931
* Actress Clara Bow's secretary
* Daisy DeVoe theft accusations
The front page has a one column heading: "Home Life of an 'It' Girl Told in Court" Five related photos on the back page. (see images)
Complete with all 32 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A few small binding... Read full description -
Item #714439NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, January 13, 1938
* Snow White and the seven dwarfs
* Original, non woke & DEI version
* Walt Disney animated cartoon movie
* Opening day PREMIERE advertisement
Page 20 contains the opening premiere advertisement for the new animated feature-length movie "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs", the... Read full description -
Item #714362LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 28, 1995
* Best "Village of the Damned" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American science fiction horror film
* Christopher Reeves last role before accident
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Village of the Damned" and... Read full description -
Item #714361CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, April 26, 1995
* Best "Friday" film advertisement (1st day)
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American buddy comedy - Ice Cube - Chris Tucker
A nice issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Friday" and perhaps no better issue could be found... Read full description -
Item #714270CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, September 18, 1928
* Wineville Chicken Coop murders
* Christine and Walter Collins
* Slayer Gordon Stewart Northcott hunted
* Hollywood movie 'Changeling' theme
* Okeechobee hurricane - Palm Beach, Florida
The top of page 7 has a one column heading: "BONES FOUND ON 'MURDER FARM' ARE... Read full description -
Item #714234NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, August 14, 1942
* World premiere of Walt Disney's animated film "Bambi"
In the midst of World War II, page 8 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... Read full description -
Item #714178THE TIMES PICAYUNE, New Orleans, August 16, 1939
* "The Wizard of Oz" premiere
* Opening day advertisement (2 days away)
* Judy Garland and more
The bottom of page 38 has an historic advertisement in early film history. See images for a non-illustrated 7 1/2 x 6 inch ad for the premiere of "The Wizard of Oz" in New... Read full description -
Item #714175ALBANY EVENING NEWS, New York, December 17, 1935
* Actress Thelma Todd death
* Suicide ? - Accidental ?
The top of the front page has a two column headline: "FILM COLONY BAFFLED BY TODD DEATH" with subheads and photo. (see images) First report coverage on the strange death of Hollywood actress, Thelma Todd. The cause of her death is... Read full description -
Item #714130THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, June 4, 1964
* Malcolm X editorial - Muslim human rights activist
* Greenwich Village cafes performance advertisements
* Early Woody Allen as a stand-up comedian advertisement
Page 3 has an editorial headed: "Whites Cheer Malcolm X For Blasts at Whites" coverage continues on another inside page.... Read full description -
Item #714127LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 26, 1985
* Best "Amadeus" 57th academy awards
* Movie wins 8 major Oscars - best picture
* Period biographical drama film
A terrific issue on the motion picture hit "Amadeus" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the... Read full description -
Item #714094THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 18, 1951
* Fresh Laid Plans released
* Animated comedy short film
* Producer John Sutherland
* Political statement on farming ?
The bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Cartoon Film Stirs Dispute in West By Satirizing U. S. Farm Planning" (see images)
Complete 1st section only with all 92 pages,... Read full description -
Item #714060SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, EXTRA, Feb. 3, 1943
* Battle of Rennell Island - Solomons
* Last major naval engagement
* During the Guadalcanal Campaign
* World War II - WWII Pacific theater
The front page has a nice banner headline: "PACIFIC BATTLE RAGES; U.S., JAP SHIPS SUNK" with subheads. (see images) Nice for display.
Complete with 24... Read full description -
Item #713943THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Feb. 14, 1984
* Kathy Boudin - American radical leftist
* Weather Underground militant organization
* 1981 Brink's robbery suspect & murder convict
* Eventual Columbia University professor
* Extremely lengthy editorial with a few photos
* LAST ONE IN INVENTORY ***
The... Read full description -
Item #713942THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Aug. 9, 1983
* "Risky Business" advertisement
* Grand opening day movie premiere
* Teen coming-of-age film - Tom Cruise
* The Cure - English rock band ad
Page 49 has a 12 x 4 1/2 inch advertisement for the opening day of the film "Risky Business" (see... Read full description -
Item #713941THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, May 26, 1980
* The Empire Strikes Back - Star Wars: Episode V
* Opening week film review and movie advertisement
* "The Shining" opening week advertisement
* Jack Nicholson psychological horror
* Third week for "Friday the 13th" ad
* LAST ONE IN INVENTORY ***... Read full description -
Item #713900LOS ANGELES TIMES, August 16, 1989
* Best "Uncle Buck" movie advertisement
* Grand Opening Day premiere review
* American comedy film - John Candy
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Uncle Buck" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the... Read full description -
Item #713889CALENDAR section only of the Los Angeles Times, March 10, 1996 (Calendar section)
* Full-page premier ads for The Birdcage, Fargo, Executive Decision, Homeward Bound II
An issue on the premiere of the motion picture hits "The Birdcage", "Fargo", "Executive Decision" (1... Read full description -
Item #713846LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 18, 2009
* Best "Avatar" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere
* Epic science fiction - James Cameron
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Avatar" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the... Read full description -
Item #713845LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 10, 1996
* Comedian actor George Burns death
The front page has a two column heading: "George Burns, Comedy's Elder Statesman, Dies" with subhead and three related photos. Nice to have the home of the film industry.
Complete 1st section with all 28 pages, nice condition. -
Item #713836FITCHBURG SENTINEL, Mass., February 24, 1965
* Stan Laurel death (1st report)
* Laurel and Hardy comedy duo fame
The top of page 22 has a two column heading: "Comedian Stan Laurel Taken By Death At 74" (see images) First report coverage on the death of of famed American comic actor, Stan Laurel, known for the Laurel and Hardy... Read full description
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