Historic Newspapers: Movies, Film & Theater
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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 #544317The Theatre (single print only) from New York, circa 1914.
* Burgesser Hat advertisement
This is a black and white advertisement for Burgesser hats which also features five actresses modeling the hats. The actresses are: Molly McIntyre; Frances Starr; Lydia Lopokova; Laurette Taylor and Blanche... Read full description -
Item #544315The Theatre (single print only) from New York, June, 1914.
* Frances Starr
This is a black and white photo of Frances Starr in "The Secret".
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 #544314The Theatre (single print only) from New York, June, 1914.
* Robert Mantell
This is a black and white photo of Robert Mantell in "Othello".
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 #544313The Theatre (single print only) from New York, June, 1914.
* Ann Swinburne
This is a black and white photo of Ann Swinburne in "The Madcap Duchess".
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 #544312The Theatre (single print only) from New York, June, 1914.
* Grace George
This is a black and white photo of Grace George in "The Truth".
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 #544311The Theatre (single print only) from New York, June, 1914.
* Margaret Anglin
This is a black and white photo of Margaret Anglin in "Lady Windermere's Fan".
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 #544310The Theatre (single print only) from New York, June, 1914.
* Lydia Lopokova
This is a black and white photo of Lydia Lopokova.
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 #544309The Theatre (single print only) from New York, June, 1914.
* Ethel Barrymore and John Drew
This is a black and white photo of Ethel Barrymore and John Drew in "A Scrap of Paper".
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 #544308The Theatre (single print only) from New York, May, 1914.
* Florence Reed
This is a black and white photo of Florence Reed in "The Yellow Ticket".
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 #544307The Theatre (single print only) from New York, May, 1914.
* Johanna Gadski
This is a black and white photo of Johanna Gadski in "Tristan Und isolde".
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 #544306The Theatre (single print only) from New York, May, 1914.
* G. Bernard Shaw
This is a black and white photo of G. Bernard Shaw with his signature in script below.
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 #544305The Theatre (single print only) from New York, May, 1914.
* Conway Tearle and Grace George
This is a black and white photo of Conway Tearle and Grace George from "The Truth".
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 #544304The Theatre (single print only) from New York, May, 1914.
* William Hinshaw and Josephine Jacoby
This is a black and white photo of William Hinshaw and Josephine Jacoby from "H. M. S. Pinafore".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left... Read full description -
Item #544303The Theatre (single print only) from New York, May, 1914.
* Miss Molly McIntyre
This is the color cover only from the issue which contains the illustration of Miss Molly McIntyre in "Kitty MacKay".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular... Read full description -
Item #544302The Theatre (single print only) from New York, April, 1914.
* Ethel Barrymore
This is a black and white photo of Ethel Barrymore.
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 #544301The Theatre (single print only) from New York, April, 1914.
* Bertha Kalich
This is a black and white photo of Bertha Kalich.
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 #544300The Theatre (single print only) from New York, April, 1914.
* Laurette Taylor and Hassard Short
This is a black and white photo of Laurette Taylor and Hassard Short from "Just As Well".
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 #544299The Theatre (single print only) from New York, April, 1914.
* Margaret Anglin
This is a black and white photo of Margaret Anglin from "As You Like It".
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 #544298The Theatre (single print only) from New York, April, 1914.
* Miss Carolina White
This is the color cover only from the issue which contains the illustration of Miss Carolina White in "Zingari".
The single-sheet issue measures about 9 1/2 by 13 1/2 inches and has a slight irregular left... Read full description -
Item #544297The Theatre (single print only) from New York, March, 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 #544296The Theatre (single print only) from New York, March, 1914.
* R.D. MacLean and William Faversham
This is a black and white photo of R.D. MacLean and William Faversham from "Othello".
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 #544295The Theatre (single print only) from New York, March, 1914.
* Miss Maude Adams
This is the color cover only from the issue which contains the illustration of Miss Maude Adams.
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 #544293The Theatre (single print only) from New York, February, 1914.
* Edith and Mabel Taliaferro
This is a black and white photo of Edith and Mabel Taliaferro from "Young Wisdom".
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 #544292The Theatre (single print only) from New York, February, 1914.
* Molly McIntyre
This is a black and white photo of Molly McIntyre 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 #544291The Theatre (single print only) from New York, February, 1914.
* Miss Alexandra Carlisle
This is the color cover only from the issue which contains the illustration of Miss Alexandra Carlisle.
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 #544290The Theatre (single print only) from New York, January, 1914.
* Rose Stahl
This is a black and white photo of Rose Stahl from "Maggie Pepper".
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 #544289The Theatre (single print only) from New York, January, 1914.
* Zoe Barnett
This is a black and white photo of Zoe Barnett from "All Aboard".
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 #544288The Theatre (single print only) from New York, January, 1914.
* Mary Garden
This is a black and white photo of Mary Garden from "Carmen".
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 #544287The Theatre (single print only) from New York, January, 1914.
* Eleanora de Cisneros
This is a black and white photo of Eleanora de Cisneros from "Aida".
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 #544286The Theatre (single print only) from New York, January, 1914.
* Virginia Pearson
This is a black and white photo of Virginia Pearson from "Nearly Married".
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 #544285The Theatre (single print only) from New York, January, 1914.
* Miss Martha Hedman
This is the color cover only from the issue which contains the illustration of Miss Martha Hedman.
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 #544073Sunday Pictorial (The Detroit News) from Detroit, Michigan dated April 19, 1959.
The front page has a color illustration actress Lee Remick. This is the full, complete issue and is in nice condition. -
Item #543991PARADE (The Detroit Free Press) from Detroit, Michigan dated May 1, 1949.
The front page has a nice color illustration of actress Ava Garnder. This contains different articles, recipes, and a variety of advertisements of the day.
This is the full, complete issue and is close-trimmed at the top, otherwise is in nice condition. -
Item #538181THE NEW YORK TIMES, New York City, July 27, 1934
* Winsor McCay death
* Cartoonist - Comics
This 36 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 17 that include:
* WINSOR M'CAY, 62, CARTOONIST, DEAD
* Creator of Many Popular Comic Drawings Suffers Sudden Collapse at Home
* Taught Himself To Draw
and more.
Also a one column photo of Winsor McCay as... Read full description -
Item #222799SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Aug. 25, 1900 This issue contains illustrations, accompanied by text, of the latest inventions of the day including: "Some of the Stage Mechanism of the Production of 'Ben Hur' at the Broadway Theater, New York", "Super-Heated Water Motor, Showing Arrangement of Tanks... Read full description -
Item #220929FRANK LESLIE'S dated December 6, 1862 (print only)
This is a single-page framed print. The print contains the engraving "Delaware Indians, Acting as Scouts for the National Army in the West ".
The print size is approximately 10 x 15 inches and the overall matted size... Read full description -
Item #219661SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 8, 1873.
* Fire Tank Water System
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions and/or prints: Self Acting Fire Tank, Tell Tale Clock, Bottle Stopper, Diamond Stone Saw, & More. These illustrations also have... Read full description -
Item #219221NEW YORK TIMES: This issue is from New York, NY and is dated July 23, 1932.The front page of this issue reads, "Florenz Ziegfeld Dies in Holly wood After Long Illness: Leading Figure in New York Theatre World Succumbs to Attack of Pleurisy." A picture of Ziegfeld can be found on page 6.Additional content includes,... Read full description -
Item #219148SPRINGFIELD DAILY REPUBLICAN, Massachusetts, August 24, 1926.
* Death of Actor Rudolph Valentino
This 16 page newspaper has a three line, two column headline on the front page: "Death of Sheik of Screen Received as Great Shock By Moving-Picture World" with subheads that include: "Flood Of Tributes Comes For Valentino As Man And... Read full description -
Item #218284THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, February 3, 1912.
* Roadman Law - First Movie Stuntman
* Statue of Liberty Parachute Jump
This 14 page newspaper has a two line, one column headline on page three: "MAKES LEAP FROM LIBERTY STATUE" with subhead: "Steeplejack Lands Stunned After 345-Foot Jump In Parachute". Other news of the day... Read full description -
Item #217865THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, December 11, 1963.
* Frank Sinatra Jr. Kidnapping
This 44 page newspaper has a nice banner headline on the front page: "Sinatra's Plea: 'Any Deal' for Son" with subheads that include: "Good Break Hinted by FBI Agent", "But Kidnappers, Youth Still Missing". He would be found on this same... Read full description -
Item #216925THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 13, 1940 This 70+ page Sunday newspaper has a two line, one column headline on the front page: "TOM MIX, RIDER, DIES UNDER AUTO" with subhead: "Circus and Screen Equestrian, Cowboy Idol of Youth, Killed in Arizona Car Upset" More on page 48 with photo. Other news of the day with... Read full description -
Item #216583THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, December 5, 1921.
* Actor, Comedian Roscoe 'Fatty' Arbuckle trial ends in hung jury - original reporting - great, unique gift idea
This 22 page newspaper has a three line, one column headline on the front page: "ARBUCKLE JURY, VOTING 41 HOURS, COULD NOT AGREE" with subhead: "One Woman Said She... Read full description -
Item #215438NATIONAL JOURNAL, Washington, Nov. 10, 1827.
* Early tightrope walking (funambulism) ad
* Mr. Villalave
Page 3 has a notice for a performance by Mr. Villalave and Company at the Washington Theatre. Has details about the performances, plus a woodcut of a tight rope walker doing a juggling routine. News of the day includes: "The Presidency"... Read full description -
Item #215123
* New Year's Cover
* Will Rogers
* Colored Ads
The color cover of this issue has a very nice print of a young couple checking their watch, ready to celebrate New Year's (see photos). There is no related article on this inside. -
Item #215103
* Hunting cover
* Davy Jones
* Colored Ads
The color cover of this issue has a very nice print of a hunter and his dog encountering a skunk (see photos). There is no related article on this inside.
This issue features an article entitled: "Rendezvous... Read full description -
Item #214968LIBERTY magazine, New York, July 15, 1933.
* Young girls playing leap-frog cover
* Wallace Beery
* McLarnin-Villa boxing
* Colored Ads
The color cover of this issue has a very nice print of two young girls playing leap-frog at the shore (see photos). There is no related article on this inside.
This includes an article is... Read full description -
Chess Player's Chronicle...
Item #214868SPIRIT OF THE TIMES, newspaper from New York City, dated in 1847. There is much reporting on sports of the day, as this newspaper is subtitled: "A Chronicle of the Turf, Agriculture, Field Sports, Literature and the Stage." An interesting feature is the back page which contains a column titled "Chess Player's Chronicle" which... Read full description -
Item #214589LEOMINSTER DAILY ENTERPRISE, MA, September 13, 1921.
* Comedian Actor
* Fatty Arbuckle
* Charged With Murder
* 1921 Original Reporting
This 8 page newspaper has a two line, three column headline on the front page: "CHARGE WITNESS WITH PERJURY IN ARBUCKLE CASE" with subhead: "District Attorney Expresses Conviction That One of Chief Witnesses Has... Read full description -
Item #211582LIBERTY magazine, New York, March 25, 1939. This is the complete issue of this popular title with a nice color cover showing a Irish looking high-stepping dancer with hat and cane (see photo). The back page has a nice color ad for Camel cigarettes. Includes a stories entitled "Lady with Wings - The Life Story of My Wife, Amerlia Earhart, part 3" and... Read full description
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