Historic Newspapers: Movies, Film & Theater
Actors, actresses, Hollywood, Broadway, and more...
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.
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 #555018THE NEWS, New London, Connecticut, October 23, 1939
* Zane Grey death
* American Author
This 12 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "ZANE GREY DIES AT 64" "Coronary Thrombosis Take Life of Well Known Author" "Wrote Novels of West"
Other news of the day throughout. Light browning with minor... Read full description -
Item #554739THE SPORTING NEWS, from St. Louis, Missouri, dated April 15, 1972
* Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
* Lewis Alcindor
* Nice for display
Full front page has a color photo of Kareem Abdul-Jabbar in a Milwaukee Bucks uniform, on the bench taking a break during a game. Has a full page report inside.
This issue is loaded with various port's news within its 56 pages.... Read full description -
Item #552492POLICE GAZETTE, New York, July 4, 1931
* Sports and theatre photos
* Pink cover
* Jimmy Foxx
* Polly Walters and more
Full front page photo of actress Polly Walters. Walters was in the movie "Blond Crazy", and had the starring role in the Broadway play "She Loves Me Not".
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Item #552275SCREEN & RADIO WEEKLY, January 15, 1939
* Joan Crawford... Shirley Ross photos
* Early movie related periodical
Was an insert in the Sunday edition of the Detroit Free Press. Full front page has a color photo of "Shirley Ross in 'Cafe Society'".
Full back page has a color photo of: "Joan Crawford in 'Ice Follies... Read full description -
Item #551084Harper's Weekly set of 5 issues, dated weekly from October 31, 1857 through November 28, 1857, all featuring a serialized portion of "The Lazy Tour Of The Two Idle Apprentices", by Charles Dickens. This is a great way to purchase the entire series, all five issues, for more than 20% off the single issue price. The issues are... Read full description -
Item #547898THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, dated September 15, 1921.
* Comedian/Actor
* Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle indictment
* Manslaughter
This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page that include:
* ARBUCKLE ACCUSED OF MANSLAUGHTER BY CORONER'S JURY
* Finds Rappe Girl's Death From Peritonitis Was Caused by an External Force
* He Faces... Read full description -
Item #547532THE NEW YORK TIMES, from New York, New York dated February 15, 1918. This newspaper has an inconspicuous one column headline on page 7:
* MOTION PICTURES IN COLOR
* New Process is Exhibited Here by the Inventor
The article tells of the 1st introduction of color to movies. Though this report is small, it is a very historic report on the movie industry. This... Read full description -
Item #546547NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, July 2, 1943
* Early Judy Garland
This 40 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 14:
* SINGER ATTRACTS 30,000
* Judy Garland Makes Debut With A Symphony in Philadelphia
Says she sang several compositions by Gershwin and songs from "her own pictures". Mentions that the orchestra was directed by Andre Kostelanetz.
... Read full description -
Item #545679PM SUNDAY, New York, N.Y., dated January 25, 1942.
Headlines on the frontpage read "Naval Battle! U.S. Blasts 3 Jap Ships" "Soviets Smash Toward Latvia" "Carole Lombard's Last Movie - Exclusive Preview" (this is published just a week after her death). The paper features other war news and stories of the day.
This is a complete issue... Read full description -
Item #544401The Theatre (single print only) from New York, circa 1914.
* Kaffee Hag advertisement
This is a full-page black and white advertisement for "Kaffee Hag", Caffeine-freed Coffee.
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise... Read full description -
Item #544400The Theatre (single print only) from New York, circa 1914.
* Egyptian Deities Cigarette advertisement
This is a half-page black and white advertisement for "Egyptian Deities Plain or Cork Tip Cigarettes".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight... Read full description -
Item #544399The Theatre (single print only) from New York, December, 1914.
* Annie Saker
This is a black and white photo of Annie Saker from "The Story of the Rosary".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition. -
Item #544398The Theatre (single print only) from New York, December, 1914.
* Fritzi Scheff
This is a black and white photo of Fritzi Scheff from "Pretty Mrs. Smith".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition. -
Item #544397The Theatre (single print only) from New York, December, 1914.
* Laura Hope Crews
This is a black and white photo of Laura Hope Crews from "The Phantom Rival".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice... Read full description -
Item #544395The Theatre (single print only) from New York, December, 1914.
* Alla Nazimova
This is a black and white photo of Alla Nazimova as Diana Laska from "That Sort".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice... Read full description -
Item #544393The Theatre (single print only) from New York, December, 1914.
* Mr. Leo Ditrichstein
This is the color cover only from the issue which contains the illustration of Mr. Leo Ditrichstein.
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is... Read full description -
Item #544392The Theatre (single print only) from New York, circa 1914.
* Winton Motor Car advertisement
This is a full-page black and white advertisement for the Winton Six - "The Winton Motor Car Company".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular... Read full description -
Item #544391The Theatre (single print only) from New York, November, 1914.
* Helen Ware
This is a black and white photo of Helen Ware from "The Revolt".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition. -
Item #544390The Theatre (single print only) from New York, November, 1914.
* Phyllis Neilson-Terry
This is a black and white photo of Phyllis Neilson-Terry from "Twelfth Night" and "Romeo and Juliet".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular... Read full description -
Item #544388The Theatre (single print only) from New York, November, 1914.
* Walker Whiteside
This is a black and white photo of Walker Whiteside from "Mr. Wu".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition. -
Item #544386The Theatre (single print only) from New York, October, 1914.
* Mille Dazie
This is a black and white photo of Mille Dazie from "Pantaloon".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition. -
Item #544385The Theatre (single print only) from New York, circa 1914.
* Tuxedo Pipe and Cigarette Tobacco advertisement
This is a full-page black and white advertisement for "Tuxedo Pipe and Cigarette Tobacco".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular... Read full description -
Item #544383The Theatre (single print only) from New York, circa 1914.
* Chickering Pianos advertisement
This is a half-page black and white advertisement for "Chickering Pianos".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice... Read full description -
Item #544382The Theatre (single print only) from New York, circa 1914.
* Egyptian Deities Cigarette advertisement
This is a half-page black and white advertisement for "Egyptian Deities Plain or Cork Tip Cigarettes".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight... Read full description -
Item #544381The Theatre (single print only) from New York, September, 1914.
* Doris Keane
This is a black and white photo of Doris Keane in "Romance".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition. -
Item #544380The Theatre (single print only) from New York, September, 1914.
* Lillian Russell
This is a black and white photo of Lillian Russell at home.
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition. -
Item #544379The Theatre (single print only) from New York, September, 1914.
* Majorie Murray
This is a black and white photo of Majorie Murray from "Kitty MacKay".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition. -
Item #544377The Theatre (single print only) from New York, September, 1914.
* Julia Sanderson
This is a black and white photo of Julia Sanderson from "The Girl from Utah".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice... Read full description -
Item #544375The Theatre (single print only) from New York, September, 1914.
* Miss Ann Murdock
This is the color cover only from the issue which contains the illustration of Miss Ann Murdock.
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in... Read full description -
Item #544374The Theatre (single print only) from New York, circa 1914.
* Murad Cigarette advertisement
This is a one-half page black and white advertisement for "Murad Turkish Cigarettes".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise... Read full description -
Item #544373The Theatre (single print only) from New York, circa 1914.
* Lucky Strike Cigarette advertisement
This is a one-third black and white advertisement for "Lucky Stirke Cigarettes".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine,... Read full description -
Item #544372The Theatre (single print only) from New York, July, 1914.
* Genevieve Hamper (Mrs. Robert Mantell)
This is a black and white photo of Genevieve Hamper from "Hamlet".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in... Read full description -
Item #544371The Theatre (single print only) from New York, July, 1914.
* Chrystal Herne
This is a black and white photo of Chrystal Herne from "At Bay".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition. -
Item #544370The Theatre (single print only) from New York, July, 1914.
* Emily Stevens
This is a black and white photo of Emily Stevens from "To-day".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition. -
Item #544369The Theatre (single print only) from New York, July, 1914.
* Elsie Ferguson
This is a black and white photo of Elsie Ferguson from "The Unseen Empire".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice... Read full description -
Item #544367The Theatre (single print only) from New York, July, 1914.
* Taylor Holmes and Alma Belwin
This is a black and white photo of Taylor Holmes and Alma Belwin from "The Third Party".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine,... Read full description -
Item #544366The Theatre (single print only) from New York, July, 1914.
* Fannie Ward
This is a black and white photo of Fannie Ward from "Madame President".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition. -
Item #544365The Theatre (single print only) from New York, July, 1914.
* Alexandra Carlisle
This is a black and white photo of Alexandra Carlisle from "The Money Makers".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice... Read full description -
Item #544364The Theatre (single print only) from New York, August, 1914.
* Miss Hazel Dawn
This is the color cover only from the issue which contains the illustration of Miss Hazel Dawn.
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice... Read full description -
Item #544363The Theatre (single print only) from New York, July, 1914.
* Jose Collins
This is a black and white photo of Jose Collins from "The Passing Show of 1914".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition. -
Item #544362The Theatre (single print only) from New York, July, 1914.
* Margaret Greene
This is a black and white photo of Margaret Greene from "Seven Keys to Baldpate".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice... Read full description -
Item #544361The Theatre (single print only) from New York, July, 1914.
* Bessie Abott
This is a black and white photo of Bessie Abott as Maid Marian from "Robin Hood".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice condition. -
Item #544360The Theatre (single print only) from New York, July, 1914.
* Lily Cahill and William Courtenay
This is a black and white photo of Lily Cahill and William Courtenay from "Under Cover".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine,... Read full description -
Item #544359The Theatre (single print only) from New York, July, 1914.
* Lottie Collins
This is a black and white photo of Lottie Collins from "The Belle of Bond Street".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine, otherwise is in nice... Read full description -
Item #544358The Theatre (single print only) from New York, July, 1914.
* Sir Johnston Forbes-Robertson
This is the color cover only from the issue which contains the illustration of Sir Johnston Forbes-Robertson as "Hamlet".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight... Read full description -
Item #544322The Theatre (single print only) from New York, circa 1914.
*Wrigley's Spearmint advertisement
This is a half-page black and white advertisement for "Wrigley's Spearmint Pepsin Gum".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left spine,... Read full description -
Item #544321The Theatre (single print only) from New York, circa 1914.
* Kranich & Bach Piano advertisement
This is a half-page black and white advertisement for "Kranich & Bach Ultra Quality Pianos and Player Pianos".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a... Read full description -
Item #544320The Theatre (single print only) from New York, circa 1914.
* Egyptian Deities Cigarette advertisement
This is a half-page black and white advertisement for "Egyptian Deities Plain or Cork Tip Cigarettes".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight... Read full description -
Item #544319The Theatre (single print only) from New York, circa 1914.
* Egyptian Deities Cigarette advertisement
This is a half-page black and white advertisement for "Egyptian Deities Plain or Cork Tip Cigarettes".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight... Read full description -
Item #544318The Theatre (single print only) from New York, circa 1914.
* Egyptian Deities Cigarette advertisement
This is a half-page black and white advertisement for "Egyptian Deities Plain or Cork Tip Cigarettes".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight... Read full description
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