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 #666330CHICAGO DAILY GAZETTE, (no date) 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 am not... Read full description -
Item #666047LOS ANGELES EXAMINER, Sept. 20, 1945
* Child actress Shirley Temple
* Gets married to actor John Agar
* From the home of the entertainment industry
* INCOMPLETE ISSUE ****
The top of the front page has a photo of Shirley Temple in a wedding dress with heading "Shirley Temple Wed to Soldier" with subhead. (see) More photos on the... Read full description -
Item #665404THE NEW YORK TIMES, November 17, 1933
* "The Invisible Man" film
* Opening day movie advertisement (NYC)
* H. G. Wells pre-Code science fiction horror
Page 23 has a 5 x 4 inch movie advertisement for the opening day of "The Invisible Man" based on H. G. Wells' science fiction novel.
News, sports and... Read full description -
Item #664482APAMAMA NUT I BEBA, Feb. 12, 1944 This island is a postage stamp size chunk of coral and trees in the Pacific Ocean, one of the Gilbert Islands, not far from the Equator. In the masthead is: "Apamama's On The Map - With One Objective - Blast The Jap!"
This is a crudely produced "camp" newspaper for and by... Read full description -
Item #664083THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 25, 1933
* Mike Donlin death (1st report)
* MLB baseball player & actor
The top of page 15 has a one column heading: "MIKE DONLIN DEAD; ONCE WITH GIANTS" with subheads and photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this particular event as other titles in our inventory do... Read full description -
Item #664080THE MINNEAPOLIS SUNDAY TRIBUNE, October 13, 1940
* Western actor Tom Mix killed
* Arizona car accident (1st report)
The front page has a two column heading: "Tom Mix Is Killed When Car Crashes" with subhead and photo of Mix with famous horse. (see) First report coverage on the death of famous Western movie actor, Tom Mix.
Complete... Read full description -
Item #663904THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 12, 1928
* 1st ever television drama broadcast
* "The Queen Messenger"
* Schenectady, New York "WRGB"
The top of the front page has a one column heading: "PLAY IS BROADCAST BY VOICE AND ACTING IN RADIO-TELEVISION" with subheads. (see) Article continues inside with related photo.... Read full description -
Item #663742SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, June 6, 1943
* Louis Zamperini goes missing
* World War II South Pacific
* Movie - film "Unbroken" fame
* Count Fleet wins Triple crown
Page 5 of the sport's section has a one column photo of Louis Zamperirni with small heading: "Missing In Action" with brief text. (see) 1st report coverage when Louis... Read full description -
Item #663134LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 13, 1987
* Best "The Running Man" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Fantasy action thriller - Arnold Schwarzenegger
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "The Running Man" and perhaps no better issue could be found than... Read full description -
Item #662998ST. LOUIS GLOBE-DEMOCRAT, May 11, 1879
* Actor Edwin Booth & Mark Gray
* Attempted assassination
Page 9 has one column heads including: "Mark Gray's Madness" "The Poor Fellow Doomed to a Lunatic Asylum" "His Earnest Criticisms of Edwin Booth's Acting" "The Great Tragedian Amused by a Mimic... Read full description -
Item #662824LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 16, 2004
* Best "Kill Bill: Volume 2" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American martial arts film - Uma Thurman
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Kill Bill: Volume 2" and perhaps no better issue could be found than... Read full description -
Item #662656CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Oct. 29, 1921
* Evelyn Nesbit suicide attempt
* American actress, model, chorus girl
The front page has a nice banner headline: "EVELYN NESBIT TRIES SUICIDE" with subhead. (see) Nice for display.
Complete with all 22 pages, light toning and some wear at the margins with a few small tears, generally good.... Read full description -
Item #662240THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 22, 1939
* Howard Rushmore - Daily Worker communist
* "Gone With the Wind" movie film controversy
The front page has a two column heading: "Daily Worker Critic Forced Out of Job On Refusal to Attack 'Gone With the Wind'" (see)
wikipedia notes: By 1939 he was the paper's... Read full description -
Item #662229THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 7, 1931
* Frankenstein - Boris Karloff advertisement
* Pre Code horror monster film movie
* Opening week in New York City
Page 29 has a small and somewhat discrete advertisement for the original "Frankenstein" film starring Boris Karloff. (see) This ad is for the 4th day after the opening in NYC.
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Item #661882THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MONITOR (Magazine Section), Boston, February 1, 1947
* illustrator for Disney Studios - works include Bambi
The cover of this Magazine Section has a color illustration by Maurice Day, an early illustrator for Disney Studios. An inside article shows various sections of his work, a small photo of him, and the... Read full description -
Jean Harlow's burial...
Item #661616THE BETHLEHEM GLOBE-TIMES, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, June 9, 1937 The front page carries a one column headline "Jean Harlow Buried Today" with subhead "Only William Powell and Members of the Family Admitted to the Chapel" "Hollywood in Mourning". This continues to page 8 where another article "Jean Harlow's Childhood... Read full description -
Item #661615THE NEW YORK TIMES, September 9, 1928
* Polish actress Pola Negri
The front page has one column headings: "POLA NEGRI HURT; DEATH WAS FEARED" "Actress Injured When Thrown From Horse in Paris--Danger Passes in 36 Hours" "In Coma Most Of The Night" and more. Report continues inside with photo of Negri. (see)
Other news,... Read full description -
Item #661544THE RUSSELL DAILY NEWS, Russell, Kansas, August 30, 1969
* Child actress Shirley Temple Black
* Appointed to United Nations General Assembly
* President Richard Nixon
The front page carries a one column, two line headline "Nixon Appoints Shirley Black". The text begins: "Shirley Temple Black, a... Read full description -
Item #661349LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 16, 1990
* "Home Alone", "Child's Play 2," "Rocky V," and Disney's "Rescuers Down Under" - full-page ads with reviews
* Grand Opening Day movie premieres
* Best to have in a Hollywood regional newspaper
A terrific... Read full description -
Item #661002THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 28, 1958
* Opening day of original "Vertigo" movie ad
* Alfred Hitchcock best film ?
* James Stewart - Kim Novak
This newspaper has a significant & historic advertisement for the movie "Vertigo" on page 35. This advertisement is on the opening day the movie made it's... Read full description -
Item #660982THE NEWS SCIMITAR, Memphis, Tennessee, August 1, 1911
* 1st woman aviator - Harriet Quimby gets license
* Early same day historic report
The back page has one column headlines: "WOMAN AWARDED AERIAL LICENSE", "Miss Harriet Quimby Proves She is Some Flyer...". See images for text on this historic report on... Read full description -
Item #660943NEW YORK WORLD-TELEGRAM, December 15, 1939
* Gone With The Wind film premiere in Atlanta Ga (day of)
* Clark Gable - Vivien Leigh - Leslie Howard
Here is a great report on the most successful movie of all time in terms of ticket sales. The bottom of the front page has a two column heading: "Atlanta to See if it's True... Read full description -
Item #660676LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 15, 1982
* Grace Kelly death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie film actress
* Princess of Monaco (Prince Rainier III)
* Best title to be had ?
The ftpg. has a one column head: "Princess Grace Dies of Injuries After Car Crash" with 2 photos of her, the main portion of the article carrying over to pages 16-17... Read full description -
Item #660674LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 23, 1987
* Fred Astaire death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie film actor
* American singer and dancer
* Best title to be had ?
The top of the front page features two photos of iconic film star & dancer Fred Astaire, beneath which is a two column head: "Fred Astaire,... Read full description -
Item #660580LOS ANGELES TIMES, December 22, 2000
* Best "Cast Away" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Epic survival drama - Tom Hanks
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Cast Away" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading newspaper from the... Read full description -
Item #660433LOS ANGELES TIMES, Feb. 5, 1987
* Liberace death (1st report)
* Piano pianist singer actor
* 1950's-1970's entertainer
The bottom of the ftpg. has an article headed: "Liberace, 67, Flamboyant Musician Showman, Dies" and includes a photo of him. The article carries over to take most of pg. 28 and includes a banner headline and a... Read full description -
Item #660432LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 16, 1987
* Rita Hayworth death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actress
* World War II era pin-up girl
* Best title to be had?
The top of the front page features 3 photos of classic film star/World War II pin-up girl Rita Hayworth, beneath which is a one column heading; "Rita Hayworth,... Read full description -
Item #660233LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 1, 1997
* Best "Men in Back" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* American science fiction action comedy film
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Men in Black" and perhaps no better issue could be found than this, the leading... Read full description -
Item #660232LOS ANGELES TIMES, January 16, 1999
* Best "Eyes Wide Shut" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Erotic drama film - Stanley Kubrick
* Tom Cruise & Nicole Kidman
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Eyes Wide Shut" and perhaps no better issue could be... Read full description -
Item #660215THE NEW YORK TIMES, Oct. 30, 1939
* Alice Brady death (1st report)
* Broadway stage actress
* Hollywood silent film - movie
The top of page 17 has a one column heading: "ALICE BRADY DEAD; STAGE, FILM STAR" with subheads and photo. (see) Nice to have from the city where she lived and died.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the... Read full description -
Item #660063THE NEW YORK TIMES, Nov. 20, 1939
* Joe DiMaggio gets married - weds
* New York Yankees Clipper
* Actress Dorothy Arnold (1st wife)
* Pre Marilyn Monroe
The top of page 21 has a two column heading: "Joe DiMaggio and Movie Actress Are Wed In San Francisco as Crowd Storms Church" with photo. (see) Great to have in this famous NYC... Read full description -
Item #659963THE NEW YORK TIMES, April 19, 1939
* Bertha Kalich death (1st report)
* Jewish actress - American Yiddish Theatre
* Charles A. Lindbergh called to duty
The top of page 23 has a one column heading: "MME. KALICH DIES; FAMOUS ACTRESS" with subheads and photo. (see) I suspect this is one of the few publications to report this... Read full description -
Item #659632CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, May 5, 1935
* Jackie Coogan automobile accident
* Hollywood child actor star
* Uncle Fester - The Addams Family fame
The front page has a nice banner headline: "4 DIE; JACKIE COOGAN HURT" with subhead. (see) Nice for display. First report coverage continues on page 3 with 2 related photos.
Complete 1st... Read full description -
Item #659547LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 29, 1984
* Best "Conan the Destroyer" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review
* Fantasy adventure - Arnold Schwarzenegger
A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Conan the Destroyer" and perhaps no better issue could be found than... Read full description -
Item #659167THE NEW YORK TIMES, section 8 only, January 24, 1932
* Edgar Wallace visits Hollywood
* English novelist, writer, playwright, screenwriter & more
Page 6-X of this section has a three column heading: "EDGAR WALLACE ENJOYS HOLLYWOOD" See images for coverage on Wallace's visit to Hollywood. It was here that he would became gravely ill... Read full description -
Item #658693CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, Jan. 11, 1942
* Actor Mickey Rooney
* Actress Ava Gardner
* Marries - Wedding - Weds
The front page has a one column heading: "Mickey Rooney Slips Away and Weds Actress" with small photo. (see)
World War II News of the day. Complete 1st section only with 18 pages, light toning at the margins, small library stamp... Read full description -
High Resolution Images... 600dpi...
Item #658407High Resolution Images of: THE FAIRMOUNT NEWS, Indiana, Oct. 13, 1955
Note: Whereas this noteworthy issue has already sold, due to the unique nature of the coverage, we are making a set of 600dpi-images available for a minimal price. Once paid, we will e-mail you with a 600dpi image of the entire front page, the top-half of the front page, and a... Read full description -
Item #657294SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 17, 1897 The entire front page is taken up with 4 images which essentially signal the beginning days of the motion picture industry. The caption is: "Photography As An Adjunct to Theatrical Representation" showing men filming the advance of a train, to be used in a theater: "The... Read full description -
Item #656854CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, December 9, 1933
* Mary Pickford files for divorce
* Actor Douglas Fairbanks
* Nice headline for display
The top of the front page has a great banner headline: "DOUG SUED BY MARY PICKFORD" with subheads. (see) Nice for display. Four related photos are on the back page. First report coverage on Actress Mary... Read full description -
Item #656335SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 26, 1913 The full ftpg. shows: "A Fireless Fire on the State - 16 Men & Elaborate Devices are Required to Produce the Effect". More inside with article: "The Elements on the Stage - Thunder Lightning, Wind, Rain and Fire" with 5 additional prints on how those effects are... Read full description -
Item #656249LOS ANGELES TIMES, September 22, 1980
* The original Brown Derby restaurant closes
* Wilshire Boulevard location
* Constructed in the shape of a brown derby
After decades of being known as one of the key hang-outs for Hollywood's elite, the original Brown Derby closes. This issue provides content related to both the closing and the... Read full description -
Item #655957CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, July 17, 1937
* Actress Mae West
* Frank Wallace marriage
The front page has a one column heading: "Court Decides Mae West Is Mrs. Wallace" with photo. (see) Always nice to have notable events in history reported in this World famous publication.
Complete with all 24 pages, this is the "rag... Read full description -
Item #655841THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, February 24, 1939
* Walt Disney receives a truly special award
* The 11th annual Academy Awards
In February, 1939, Walt Disney received a special award for pioneering work in a new field for "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," in which he was presented with one large Oscar,... Read full description -
Item #655840MOTION PICTURE DAILY, February 24, 1939
* Walt Disney receives a truly special award
* The 11th annual Academy Awards
In February, 1939, Walt Disney received a special award for pioneering work in a new field for "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs," in which he was presented with one large Oscar,... Read full description -
Item #655690THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 30, 1959
* Another Disney first!
* 3-way stereophonic sounds & "Magic Mural" widescreen effect
Page 47-M has a 5" by 8" ad for what is self-described as: "ANOTHER DISNEY FIRST!," which includes: "3-Way Stereophonic Sound Plus The Wide-Screen Effect of Magic Mural. Walt Disney... Read full description -
Item #655636ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, (PICTURES SECTION), Missouri, Dec. 31, 1939
The back page of the weekly Pictures Section is fully dedicated to the new full-length animated film, "Gulliver's Travels," which was Max Fleischer's answer to the incredible success of Walt Disney's, "Snow... Read full description -
Item #655635SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE, Final Morning Edition, December 23, 1939
* Several Disney Characters wish everyone a Merry Christmas...
* Donald, Mickey, Minnie, Pluto, and several Dwarfs
* Signed work by Walt Disney - approx. 12 by 15 1/2 inches
The back page has an absolutely wonderful, large, color... Read full description -
Item #655630THE NEW YORK TIMES, March 26, 1936
* Paul McCullough suicide death
* Comedian - actor
* Clark and McCullough comedy team
The top of page 11 has a one column heading: "M'CULLOUGH DIES OF HIS INJURIES" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on the suicide death on comedian actor Paul MCCullough.
Other news, sports... Read full description -
Item #655394THE DAILY UNION, Washington, D.C., Aug. 3, 1847 Page 2 has: "What Have We Gained by the War?" "Letter From the Marine Corps" from Camp Brigade near Vera Cruz, Mexico. Page 3 has an item from "Mexico" which concerns negotiations for peace, then followed by comments of a Mexican newspaper concerning Gen.... Read full description -
Item #655387THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, June 26, 1955
* First animated feature filmed in widescreen CinemaScope
* Disney's "The Lady and the Tramp"
* Premier weekend showing
Page B-13 has a nice advertisement for the premier weekend showing of Disney's, "The Lady and the Tramp," which was the first animated... Read full description
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