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LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 8, 1989

* Bette Davis death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actress
* Best title to be had ?

The bottom of the front has a two column heading: "Lavish Tributes Pour In for Film Star Bette Davis" with caption: "She Dies in Paris at 81" and photo. (see) More on pages 58 & 59. Nice to have this death report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
Complete 1st section only with all 60 pages, nice condition.

LOS 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, Movies' Greatest Dancer, Dies" with subhead: "Master of Style, Elegance Was 88". The article carries over to take half of page 16 and features 3 more photos.
Great to have this report not only in…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 4, 1987 

* Danny Kaye death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie film comedian actor
* American-Jewish singer and dancer
* Best title to be had ?

The top of the front page features three photos of iconic film star & dancer Danny Kaye,  beneath which is a one column heading: "Danny Kaye, 74, Dies; World Was His Stage". The article carries over to take a third of page 23.
Great to have this report not only in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 1, 1986 

* Cary Grant death (1st report)
* Hollywood leading man
* Movie - film actor
* Best title to be had ?

The bottom of the front page has a two column head: "Cary Grant: A Self-Made Man of Wit and Charm" with an intro head: "Still Performing at 82, He Died on Tour". Included is a photo of him. The article carries over to take over half of pages 20 and 21 and includes 5 more photos of him.
Great to have this report not only in a newspaper from the…

SECTION B ONLY of the Los Angeles Times, July 2, 1991 

* Michael Landon death (1st report)
* Hollywood actor, director & producer
* "Bonanza" Little Joe Cartwright
* "Little House on the Prairie" Charles Ingalls

The top of the front page of this section has a one column heading: "TV Actor Michael Landon Is Dead at 54" with subhead. First report coverage continues on the back page of this section with two related photos. Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 26, 1987 

* Mary Astor death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actress
* Brigid in "The Maltese Falcon"
* Best title to be had?

The top of the front page has a one column photo with small heading: "Mary Astor dies at 81" (See)
The front page of section II has a heading: "Actress, Author Mary Astor, 81, Dies" with subhead and two related photos. Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry and from the city where…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 9, 1988

* "Child's Play" film advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere 
* American supernatural slasher - Chucky
* Best publication to be had ? (very rare as such)

A terrific issue on the premiere of the motion picture hit "Child's Play" 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.
Page 3 of section VI has a review of the film headed: "''…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 18, 1980 

* Donald "Red" Barry suicide death 
* Hollywood Western B-movie actor 
* "Adventures of Red Ryder" fame 

The front page has a heading: "Red Barry Kills Himself" with photo. (see images) Nice to have from the home of the entertainment industry. 
Complete 1st section only with 24 pages, nice condition.

Background: On July 17, 1980, former Western icon Donald "Red" Barry—celebrated for originating the title role in the 1940 film serial Adventures of Red Ryder and for…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 14, 1988 

* John Holmes death of the AIDS virus 
* American adult Pornographic film actor
* "Johnny Wadd" "The King of Pornos" 
* Inspiration for "Boogie Nights" & "Wonderland"
* One of the 1st famous men to die of this

The top of page 20 has a five column heading: "John C. Holmes, 'King' of 1,000 Porno Films, Dies at 43" with photo of Holmes. (see images) 
Great to have from the capital of the adult film industry and the city where Holmes lived and died.
 I suspect this to be…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 4, 1999

* Madeline Kahn death (1st report)
* Hollywood Movie - film actress
* "Blazing Saddles" "Young Frankenstein"
* Best title to be had ?

The  ftpg. has a small report: "Madeline Kahn Dies at 57" with a color photo of her. The more detailed & lengthy article is found on page 22 headed: "Madeline Kahn; Oscar-Nominated, Tony-and Emmy-Winning Actress" with another photo of her in the film 'Blazing Saddles'. Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Dec. 13, 1985

* Anne Baxter death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie film & TV actress
* Frank Lloyd Wright granddaughter
* Best title to be had ?

Page 3 has an article headed: "Anne Baxter Dies at 62--50 Years of It as Star in Films, Stage and TV" plus a photo of her. The article carries over to page 20.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
The complete first section with pages 1-36, nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 4, 2011 

* Jackie Cooper death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actor
* Success as a Child and an adult
* "Skippy" "The Champ" "Our Gang"
* Best publication to be had ?

The front page of section AA has a heading: "Popular child star in 1930s" with subhead and photo. (see images) The Article carries over to page 6 with two more related photos. Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
Complete with all sections…

LOS 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 with 2 more photos of her. Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
The complete first section only with…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 13, 2003 

* Gregory Peck death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actor
* "To Kill a Mockingbird" fame
* Best title to be had ?

The top of the ftpg. has a boxed section headed: "Gregory Peck - 1916 - 2003" with  4 photos of him, and a 2 column head: "Peck Was 'Last Aristocrat' Of Hollywood Golden Era". The article carries over to take all of page 26 with banner headline: "Hollywood Loses Modest Hero" with 7 more photos of him (see). Nice to have this report…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 28, 2008

* Paul Newman death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actor
* Best title to be had ?

The front page has a heading: "A leading man of film and philanthropy" with 2 related photos. Lengthy first report coverage continues on pages 20-23 with eight more photos. Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry as well as the city from where he died.
The complete first section only with pages 1-36, nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 24, 2011 

* Elizabeth Taylor death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actress
* Best title to be had ?

The top of the ftpg. has a boxed section with: "Elizabeth Taylor, 1932 - 2011" "Icon of Glamour, On and Off Screen" "The Film Star's Oscar-Winning Acting talent often Took a Back Seat to the Drama of Her Personal Life." The Article carries over to take all of pages 14 & 15 and then with more on her on the ftpg. of section D. Nice to have this report in a…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, October 1, 2010

* Tony Curtis death (1st report)
* Hollywood Film - movie actor
* Best title to be had ?

The front page has report headed: "He had looks and range to match" with photo. (see). The article carries over to page 17 with much text on his life & career. Four related photo here as well.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
The complete first section only with pages 1-22, nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 2, 2000 

* Walter Matthau death (1st report)
* Hollywood Movie - film actor
* "The Odd Couple" - Oscar Madison
* "Grumpy Old Men" - Jack Lemmon
* Best title to be had ?

The top of the front page has a boxed section headed: "Walter Matthau, 1920-2000" with the article headed: "An Expert Actor Perfected Grumpy, Rumpled Roles". The article carries over to take most of page 22 with an additional 6 photos. Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 22, 1994 

* Burt Lancaster death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actor
* Best title to be had ?

The middle of the front page has a heading: "Oscar-Winning Actor Burt Lancaster Dies" with subhead: "The 80 year-old star had been in failing health since suffering a stroke four years ago." The article includes a color photo of him, and it carries over to page 26 where there is another photo of him.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 30, 1995

* Lana Turner death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actress
* World War II era pin-up model
* Best title to be had ?

The bottom of the front page has a heading: "Lana Turner, Glamorous Star of  50 Films, Dies at 75" with subhead: " 'Sweater Girl' was a favorite GI pinup. Tragedy and seven marriages marred her private life." The article carries over to page 32.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 17, 1981

* William Holden death (1st report)
* Hollywood move - film actor
* Best title to be had ?

The front page features 5 photos of famed actor William Holden with a two column heading: "Actor William Holden Found Dead at Home" The article carries over to page 23 and includes 3 more photos. Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry. He died in nearby Santa Monica.
The complete first section with pages 1-28, nice…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 13, 1982

* Henry Fonda death (early 1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actor
* "The Grapes of Wrath" fame
* Best title to be had ?

Page 3 has a four column heading: "Fonda's Last Hours: 'He Was in No Pain'" with related pictorial. (see images) Articles continues on pages 26 & 27. Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry as well as from the city where he died.
The complete first section only with pages  1-28, nice…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Nov. 1, 1993

* Actor River Phoenix death
* Explorers - Stand by Me
* Hollywood movies - films

The front page has a one column heading: "River Phoenix Collapses, Dies; Actor War 23" with photo. (see images) First report coverage continues inside. Great to have the capital of the entertainment industry and the city where he died.
Complete with all sections (80+ pages), nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 10, 2004

* Fay Wray death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie actress
* "King Kong" film fame
* Best publication to be had ?

The bottom of the ftpg. has a small announcement: "Actress Fay Wray Dies at 96" with a photo of her, with the lengthy article on B10 with heading: "Fay Wray, 96; Actress, Object of Ape's Desire in 'King Kong' " and 3 more photos. Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
The complete sections A &…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 29, 2001 

* Jack Lemmon death (1st report)
* Hollywood Movie - film actor
* "The Odd Couple" - Felix Ungar
* "Grumpy Old Men" - Walter Matthau
* Best publication to be had ?

The bottom half of the front page has a boxed report headed: "Jack Lemmon, Everyman Star, Dies" with two photos of him. The article carries over to take all of  page 28 (and some of pg. 29) where a banner headline and 7 more photos of him are found (see). Nice to have this report in a…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 3, 1985

* Rock Hudson death (1st report)
* Hollywood Golden Age actor
* Best title to be had ?

The top of the font page has two photos of Rock Hudson captioned: "Rock Hudson as he appeared in mid-1960's, and in 1985 after he was stricken with AIDS." beneath which is a heading: "Rock Hudson Dies at 59 After Fighting AIDS" with subhead: "Longtime Hollywood Star Stunned the World When He Revealed That He Had Fatal Disease". The article carries over to page 30 where…

LOS 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, 'Love Goddess' of '40's, Dies". The article carries over to page half of page 26 and includes another photo. Two more photos on page 27.
Hayworth achieved fame during the…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, June 11, 2004

* The death report of Ray Charles
* Best "Napoleon Dynamite" advertisement
* Grand Opening Day movie premiere review

The front page has the report with a supporting photo covering the death of Ray Charles, which continues on an inside page with additional coverage and photos.

This issue also contains a great review and full-page ad for the premier of "Napoleon Dynamite," the motion picture hit comedy cult classic by Jon Heder. There is perhaps no…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, December 8, 1935

* Aleta Freel suicide death
* American Stage actress
* Hollywood - Los Angeles

The top of page 44 has a one column heading: "ALETA FREEL ENDS LIFE IN HOLLYWOOD" with subheads and photo. (see) First report coverage on American stage actress Aleta Freel committing suicide in Los Angeles, California.
Complete 1st section only with 48 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 12, 1989 

* Laurence Olivier death (1st report)
* English actor and director
* Hollywood movies - films
* Best title to be had ?

The middle of the ftpg. has a 2 column head: "Olivier, Called Greatest Actor of His Time, Dies" with a color photo of him captioned: "Laurence Olivier". The article carries over to take most of pages 14 & 15 with 8 more photos. Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
The complete first…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Jan. 21, 1993 

* Audrey Hepburn death (1st report)
* Actress, model, dancer & humanitarian
* Hollywood golden age movie - film
* Best title to be had ?

The bottom of the front page has a boxed report headed: "Audrey Hepburn, Actress and Humanitarian, Dies" at age 63, with a color photo of her (see). The article carries over to take most of page 28 with much text on her life & career and also includes 4 more photos of her.
Great to have this report in a newspaper…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, April 16, 1990 

* Greta Garbo death (1st report)
* Swedish-American actress
* Hollywood film movie star
* Best title to be had ?

The bottom of the ftpg. has an article headed: "Greta Garbo, Alluring but Aloof Film Star, Dies at 84" with a photo of her from 1928. The article carries over to pages 26 & 27 where there are 3 more photos of her.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
The complete first section with…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 11, 1985

* Orson Welles death (1st report)
* Actor - director - writer - producer
* Hollywood movie film - radio - theatre
* "War of the Worlds" & "Citizen Kane" fame
* Best title to be had ?

The bottom of the front page has a heading: "Orson Welles, Theatrical Genius, Found Dead at 70" and includes a photo of him. The article carries over to pg. 3 where there are 5 more photos of him.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Aug. 12, 1982 

* Henry Fonda death (early 1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actor
* "The Grapes of Wrath" fame
* Best title to be had ?

The front page has a 2 column head: "Henry Fonda Dies Peacefully at 77, Wife at His Side" with two photos. The article carries over to page 3 with 4 more related photos.
Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry as well as from the city where he died.
The complete first section only…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 25, 1982

* Twilight Zone: The Movie helicopter accident
* Actor Vic Morrow & 2 others killed
* Hollywood movie - film scene

The front page has a two column heading: "Falling Copter Kills TV Star Morrow, 2 Children" (see images) Great to have this report in a newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry.
Complete 1st section only with all 24 pages, nice condition.

Background: In July of 1982, during the filming of a Vietnam War–themed segment for…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 5, 1993

* French actor Herve Villechaize suicide death
* James Bond "The Man with the Golden Gun" evil henchman
* "Tattoo" of "Fantasy Island" "De plane! De plane!"

The front page of section "B" has a heading: "Herve Villechaize, of 'Fantasy Island,' Commits Suicide" with photo. (see images)
Nice to have from capital of the entertainment industry and city where he died. Rare as such.
Complete 1st two sections only with a total 46 pages, nice condition.

…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, May 11, 1977

* Joan Crawford death (1st report)
* Hollywood film - movie actress
* Best title to be had ?

Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Joan Crawford, One of Last Film Queens, Dies" with photo. (see) Much more on page 3. Nice to have this death report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
Complete 1st section only with all 34 pages, nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 31, 1986

* James Cagney death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie -film actor - dancer
* Best publication to be had ?

The top of the ftpg. has a boxed section on James Cagney with 4 photos, beneath which is a 2 column head: "James Cagney, Legend of Movies, Dies at 86" "Actor for 30 Years, Noted for Tough-Guy Roles, Won Only Oscar Playing Song-and-Dance Man". The article carries over to take most of page 16 & 18  with 2 more photos. Nice to have this report in a…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 5, 1994

* John Candy death (1st report)
* Canadian actor - comedian
* Hollywood movie - film comedy
* Best title to be had ?

The bottom of the front page has a heading: "Comic Actor John Candy Dies at Mexico Filming Site" with subhead: "Star of SCTV" and 'Planes, Trains & Automobiles' was 43. He Reportedly Suffered a Heart Attack." The article carries over to pg. 28 & includes another photo of him.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 1, 1993 

* Lillian Gish death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie - film actress
* Ruby Keeler death (1st report)
* Musical actress - singer - dancer

The bottom half of the ftpg. has a boxed section headed: "Death Takes Screen Legend Gish and Dance Star Keeler" with photos of both Ruby Keeler and Lillian Gish. The articles of both carry over to pages 17 and 18 & including more photos (see). Nice to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 28, 1984

* James Mason death (1st report)
* English - Hollywood actor
* Best title to be had ?

The front page has a small photo of Mason with tiny heading: "James Mason Dies" Page 4 of section II has a two column heading: "Versatile Movie Star James Mason, 75, Dies" with related pictorial. (see) Nice to have this death report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
Complete with all sections (100+ pages) , nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Sept. 11, 1976 

* Dalton Trumbo death (1st report)
* Hollywood screenwriter & novelist
* Blacklisted in 1947 for communist views
* Best title to be had ?

The bottom of the front page has a two column head: "Dalton Trumbo, Filmwriter Blacklisted in 1947, Dies" with a photo of him.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry as well as from the city where he died.
The complete first section only with all 34 pages, nice…

LOS ANGELES EVENING POST, May 9, 1934

* Rae Randall suicide death
* Hollywood movie actress
* Greta Garbo double

The front page has a three column heading in red lettering: "Actress Kills Self" with subheads. (see) First report coverage on the suicide death of actress Rae Randall (Sigrun Salvason). Not reported in the New York Times, so probably only found in newspapers near Hollywood such as this.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 16 pages, a little margin…

SPORTS SECION only of the Los Angeles Times, Nov. 8, 1991

* American stage & film actress Gene Tierney death
* "Golden Age of Hollywood" leading lady 
* Earvin Magic Johnson has HIV/AIDS virus 
* Los Angeles Lakers basketball star
* Retires from professional NBA play

Page 3 has a heading that reads: "Gene Tierney, Acclaimed as Star of 'Laura,' Dies at 70" and photo. (see images) Great to have from the home of the entertainment industry.
The top of the front page has a headline…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, Oct. 12, 1990 (Calendar Section only)

* Memphis Belle & Mr. Destiny
*  Premier ads & reviews
* Good Fellas, Pacific Heights and more

A terrific issue published on the premiere weekend of the motion picture hits: "Memphis Belle" and "Mr. Destiny", with both full-page ads and reviews for each. Perhaps no better issue can be found than this, the leading newspaper from the home of the entertainment industry - the Hollywood area's prime publication.

Note: Where else…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 6, 1982

* Actor comedian John Belushi death (1st report)
* "Saturday Night Live" Animal House" fame
* Best title to be had ?

Near the bottom of the front page is a two column heading: "Actor John Belushi Found Dead in Hollywood Hotel" with photo. (see) Continued reporting inside. Nice to have this death report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
Complete 1st section only with all 34 pages, nice condition.

LOS ANGELES TIMES, July 2, 1981 

* The "Wonderland Murders" & John Holmes ?
* American adult Pornographic film industry

Near the bottom of page 3 is a one column heading: "Four Found Slain in Laurel Canyon Home". (see images) 
Great to have from the capital of the adult film industry and the city where this event took place.
 I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to save it at the time.
Complete 1st section only with all 28 pages, nice condition.

Background:…

Sunday edition CALENDAR SECTION only of the Los Angeles Times, Dec. 30, 1990 

* West Coast hip-hop gangsta rap music 
* M.C. Hammer - Vanilla Ice and more 

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 printed on standard,…

THE BURLINGTON FREE PRESS, Burlington, Vermont, March 2, 1934 

* Primo Carnera vs. Tommy Loughran
* Heavyweight boxing title fight

This 16 page newspaper has two column headlines on page 4 that include: "Carnera, 270, Outpoints Tommy Loughran, 184, In Fifteen Round Bout" and more with round per round coverage. Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning, minor margin wear, otherwise in good condition.

wikipedia notes: September 12, 1928 was the date of Carnera's…