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THE OMAHA BEE-NEWS, Nebraska, March 31, 1931

* Al Capone
* Chicago gangster
* Hollywood movie actor ?

This 18 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page: "CAPONE SEEKS MOVIE ROLE".

Unusual report suggests that Al Capone wanted to go to Hollywood to star in a gangster movie for $1,000,000. (see photos for text)

Other news of the day. Little margin wear, otherwise good.

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…

THE 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 day. Complete with all 36 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

CHICAGO SUNDAY TRIBUNE, January 24, 1937

* Marie Prevost death w/ photos
* Hollywood film movie actress
* Silent and talking pictures

The front page has a one column heading: "Marie Prevost Found Dead in Her Aprtment" with small photo. Two more photos of her on page 13. (see images)
Complete 1st section only with 20 pages, rag edition in nice condition. A few small binding holes along the spine.

ROTO LIVING magazine section of the Detroit Free Press, Feb. 5, 1956

* 17 year old actress Susan Strasberg
* 1956 magazine color cover photo 
* Soon after her breakout role 
* "The Diary of Anne Frank" 
* Broadway stage adaption play 

The front page of this section has a nice photo of American actress Susan Strasberg. (see images) Nice for display. And page 3 has a related article with 2 more photos.
Other topics throughout. Complete with all 16 pages, measures 13 x 11 inches, good…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, April 21, 1980

* "The Watcher's in the Woods" film opening
* World premiere movie advertisement
* American supernatural horror movie

Page 46 has a 1/2 page advertisement for the World premiere of "The Watcher in the Woods" film in Manhattan. (see images)
wikipedia notes: The Watcher in the Woods had a limited release showing at New York City's Ziegfeld Theatre beginning April 17, 1980. Initially, the studio had planned to…

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Michigan, June 9, 1931

* Hollywood actress Clara Bow
* Quits movies

This 28 page newspaper has a two column headline on the front page: "Clara Bow, Ill, Quits Her Career In Movies" with subhead. (see) Tells of famous Hollywood actress Clara Bow quitting due to mental illness.

Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear, otherwise in good condition.

wikipedia notes: Clara Gordon Bow (July 29, 1905 – September 27, 1965) was an American…

THE SPRINGFIELD UNION, Mass., February 12, 1955

* Ona Munson suicide death
* American film - movie actress
* "Gone With the Wind" Belle Watling

The bottom of the front page has a small one column photo with heading: "Free Again" and brief text. (see) First report coverage on the suicide death of this American actress in silent movies, vaudeville and theater.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Complete in 36 pages, light toning at the margins, generally nice.

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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…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, May 22, 1954

* Creature from the Black Lagoon - Gill-man
* Third day premiere advertisement for NYC
* 3D monster horror film - movie

Page 8 has a 3 1/2 x 3 inch advertisement for the third day premiere (regular showings) for a double feature showing of "Phantom of the Rue Morgue" and "Creature from the Back Lagoon" in New York City. (see)
Complete with 30 pages, light toning at the margins, nice condition. 

Background: The presence of the legendary RKO Palace Theatre on a May 22,…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 23, 1947  

* Hollywood under scruntiy 
* Congress inquiry
* Communists - Reds scare ? 

The top of the front page has a one column heading: "FILM MEN ADMIT ACTIVITY BY REDS; HOLD IT IS FOILED" with subheads (see) A few related photos are on page 3.
Complete with 48 pages, rag edition in nice condition.

wikipedia notes: In October 1947, a number of persons working in the Hollywood film industry were summoned to appear before the House Committee on…

NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 8, 1940 

* Disney's animated movie "Pinocchio"
* Introduced to the World

Page 18 has the first review of the new animated movie from the Disney Studios, "Pinocchio". This was their second animated movie following on the heels of the wildly successful "Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs".
The very favorable review begins: "If Westbrook Pegler could write...that Walt Disney's "Snow White" was the happiest event since the armistice, we can report confidently this…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, Sept. 23, 1986

* Early MADONNA w/ Sean Penn advertisement 
* Singer - songwriter - actress - model
* Shanghai Surprise opening day film 
* Adventure comedy movie - George Harrison

Page 59 has a 7 1/2 x 6 1/2 inch advertisement for the opening day premiere of "SHANGHAI SURPRISE" in New York City.
Madonna's main residence at the time was in East Village, Manhattan which is right next door to Greenwich Village, so this…

SECTION 6 only of the Chicago Sunday Tribune, Feb. 7, 1943 

* Hollywood actress Greer Garson
* Golden & World War II era 

This section contains entertainment related material throughout with a front page color photo of Hollywood actress Greer Garson. (see images) 
Complete section 6 only with 16 pages, minor margin wear, light toning and a few small binding holes along the spine, generally in nice condition.

Background: This February 7, 1943 issue of the Chicago Sunday Tribune’s "Section 6" holds…

THE DAY, New London, Connecticut, August 24, 1926 

* Famous movie actor death 
* Rudolph Valentino 

This 20 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page: "Valentino Wanted To Die Young; Gets His Wish"

Other news of the day. Some small binding holes along the spine, otherwise in good condition.

wikipedia notes: On August 15, 1926, Valentino collapsed at the Hotel Ambassador in New York City. He was hospitalized at the Polyclinic in New York and underwent surgery…

THE COLDWATER DAILY REPORTER, Michigan, August 24, 1926 

* Famous movie actor death 
* Rudolph Valentino 

This 6 page newspaper has one column headlines on the front page:
"MILLIONS PAY LAST TRIBUTE TO DEAD IDOL" and "Crowds Clamor for Last Look at Valentino Remains, Lying in State".

Other news of the day. Usual browning with some margin wear and tear. Should be handled with care.

wikipedia notes: On August 15, 1926, Valentino collapsed at the Hotel Ambassador in New York City.…

THE WORLD, New York City, August 23, 1926 

* Famous movie actor death close 
* Rudolph Valentino  

This 30 page newspaper has a one column headline on the front page that include: "VALENTINO'S FATE QUESTION OF HOURS" "Temperature and Respiration Increase as Condition Spreads in Lungs" "Film Sheik Unable To Eat" and more. (see) He would die on this day.

Other news of the day. Usual browning with little margin wear and address label near top, otherwise good.

wikipedia notes: On…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, May 3, 1976

* "The Bad News Bears" - American sports comedy
* Opening premiere movie film review w/ photo
* Actor Walter Matthau & actress Tatum O'Neal

Page 123 has the opening review of the film "The Bad News Bears" with heading: "I'd Rather 'Lose' by Winning Than 'Win' by Losing" and photo showing Walter Matthau and Tatum O'Neal. (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no reason to…

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, 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…

CHICAGO DAILY TRIBUNE, Feb. 19, 1941

* Walt Disney's "Fantasia" movie premiere (Chicago)
* Mickey Mouse - opening night advertisement

Page 22 has a 7 x 4 inch advertisement for the opening night showing of the famous Walt Disney animated cartoon movie 'Fantasia' starring Mickey Mouse in Chicago
Complete with 32 pages, light toning at the margins, some small binding holes along the spine, two small archival mends on the front page, generally nice.

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, April 26, 1995

* Ginger Rogers death (1st report)
* American actress - dancer - singer
* Musical films - movies w/ Fred Astaire
* Best publication to be had ? (rare)

The bottom of the front page has a heading: "Movie Great Ginger Rogers Dies at 83" with subhead: "The Oscar-winning actress was best known for the 10 films she glided through with Fred Astaire." A color photo of her and Fred Astaire is included. The article carries over to page 24 and includes another…

THE SUNDAY STAR-NEWS, Wilmington, North Carolina, May 31, 1942

* John Barrymore death (1st report)
* Hollywood movie actor

This 20 page newspaper has one column headlines on page 7: "JOHN BARRYMORE DIES IN HOSPITAL" and "Famous Actor Succumbs At Age Of 60 Following 11-Day Illness" with a photo of Barrymore (see photos).

Other news of the day. Light browning with little margin wear and chipping, otherwise good.

wikipedia notes: John Sidney Blyth Barrymore (February 15, 1882 – May…

THE DETROIT FREE PRESS, Feb. 19, 1954

* "The Glenn Miller Story" film advertisement
* American big band leader biographical movie
* Actor James "Jimmy" Stewart & June Allyson

Page 18 has a 14 x 7 1/2 inch advertisement for the opening day for the film "The Glenn Miller Story" in Detroit, Michigan. (see images)
Complete with all 32 pages, light toning at the margins, tiny binding holes along the spine, generally very nice.

Background: The choice of downtown Detroit’s historic Madison Theatre for the…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, March 18, 1993

* Helen Hayes death (1st report)
* American Broadway & film actress
* "First Lady of the American Theater"
* Best publication to be had ?

The front page has a one column heading: "Helen Hayes, Legend of U.S. Theater, Dies" with related pictorial. (see images) Much more inside with lengthy text and a few more photos.
Great to have this report in a newspaper from the capital of the entertainment industry.
Complete with all major sections (100+ pages),…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, August 8, 1938 

* Constantin Stanislavski death 
* Russian actor, theater director 

This 30 page newspaper has one column headings on page 13 that include: "STANISLAVSKY DIES IN MOSCOW AT 75", "Co-founder of the Moscow Art Theater One of the Greatest Masters of Russian Drama", "Was Actor, Producer, Teacher, Philosopher of Theatre--He Appeared Here 1923-24" and more with photo (see photos). 1st report coverage on the death of Russian theatre practitioner Constantin…

THE DETROIT NEWS, Michigan, July 5, 1957

* Actress Judy Tyler car crash death
* Elvis Presley co-star

This 44 page newspaper has a two column headline on page 3: "Presley Weeps at News of Starlet's Auto death" with smaller subheads and small photo (see photos).

Tells of the death of Hollywood actress Judy Tyler. She was made famous for co-starring with Elvis Presley in the famous movie "Jailhouse Rock".

Other news of the day throughout including period advertising. Some small…

LOS ANGELES TIMES, November 11, 1992 (Front and Calendar Sections)

* Walt Disney's Aladdin premiere
* Includes the review
* Additional popular movie advertisements

A terrific issue on the premiere of "Aladdin". This issue contains a nearly full-page movie premiere "starts today" advertisement. Also present is a positive review titled "The 1,001 Delights of "Aladdin". Other popular advertisements include Bram Stoker's Dracula and Traces of Red. Perhaps no better issue could be found…

CHICAGO SUN-TIMES, May 30, 1979 

* Mary Pickford death (1st report)
* Canadian-American film movie actress
* "America's Sweetheart" "Girl with the Curls"

The bottom of the front page has a small heading with photo: "Mary Pickford dead at 86" 
Pages 6 & 7 has more related photos with heading: "Mary Pickford, star of silent films, dies" (see images)
Complete with all 128 pages, tabloid size, very nice condition.

Background: Mary Pickford, one of the most influential figures in early…

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…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 14, 1863 

* Actor John Wilkes Booth
* Ford's Theatre performance
* Rare appearance w/ advertisement
* President Abraham Lincoln's assassin

A terrific issue with one of the more ironic twists of history, and only to be found in a newspaper from Washington, D.C.
The front page has an advertisement headed: "FORD'S NEW THEATRE" which begins: "The last appearance of the distinguished young actor, M. J. Wilkes Booth is announced for this…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 3, 1963

* Lilies of the Field opening day premiere
* Actor Sidney Poitier - comedy-drama
* First African American to win best actor

Page 12 has a 4 1/2 x 4 inch advertisement for the World premiere of "Lilies of the Field" This movie was first shown in New York City on the day this issue was published. The film was made famous with Sidney Poitier becoming the first African American to win a Academy Award for best actor.
…

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…

THE DETROIT NEWS, June 18, 1961

* Actor Jeff Chandler death 
* 1950's Hollywood star 
* "Broken Arrow" film fame

The front page has a one column heading: "Movie Star Chandler Dies at 42" with photo. (see images) 
Complete with 60+ pages, light toning at them argins, small binding holes along the spine, small library stamp within the masthead, generally nice.


Background:Jeff Chandler (1918–1961) was a popular American actor and singer best known for his Oscar-nominated role as the…

DAILY NATIONAL INTELLIGENCER, Washington, D.C., Nov. 5, 1863 

* John Wilkes Booth as an actor
* Rare appearance at Ford's Theatre

A terrific issue with one of the more ironic twists of history, and only to be found in a newspaper from Washington, D.C.
Near the top of the front page is an article headed: "Ford's New Theatre--The Lady of Lyons". The writer reports on this production of "The Lady Of Lyons" which includes: "...Mr. J. Wilkes Booth appears as Claude Melnotte, a part in…

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…

WHAT'S COOKIN' IN NEW YORK, New York, Sept. 4, 1954  

* Marilyn Monroe in New York City
* Actress, singer, model and sex symbol

This is an entertainment paper featuring the latest in "what's going on" in the theater and movie scene in New York.
Page 4 has a photo of Marilyn Monroe, soon to arrive from Hollywood to begin work on the film version of "The Seven Year Itch". Other photos & items include Rita Hayworth, Walter Winchell, Sammy Kaye, Jennifer Jones, & Ida Lupino, among others.
Sixteen…

THIS WEEK MAGAZINE section only of The Times-Picayune, New Orleans, Nov. 26, 1950

* Italian actress Valentina Cortesa
* 1950 magazine color cover photo 
* Making her presence in Hollywood

The front page of this section has a nice photo of new Hollywood actress Valentina Cortesa. Nice for display. Related biography and two more related photos inside. (see images)
Other topics throughout. Complete magazine section with all 32 pages, tabloid size, nice condition.

Background:Valentina…

THE VILLAGE VOICE, Greenwich Village, New York, Oct. 26, 1961

* Barbra Streisand - singer & actress 1st performance
* "Another Evening with Harry Stoones"  musical play review - Off-Broadway
* Very early and extremely rare item on Streisand (19 yrs. old)
* Aretha Franklin - American singer songwriter - pianist
* Village Gate - Greenwich Village nightclub advertisement

The top of page 12 has a two column heading: "Theatre Post-Mortem: Another Evening with Harry Stoones" This was a…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, October 30, 1932

* King Kong 1st mention
* Hollywood film - movie
* Pre release

An inside page (page X5) contains a quite significant report for any collector of King Kong memorabilia, being a somewhat inconspicuous piece which begins: "Among the technical labors in the Hollywood studios recently was an exact reproduction of the Empire State tower which was built at the RKO studio for scenes of 'King Kong'..." with more, including: "...the ape will be attacked by…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Feb. 5, 1961  Page 39 has an "under-the-radar" report telling of JFK's attendance of the movie "Spartacus" at a local Washington, D.C. theater: "KENNEDY ATTENDS MOVIE IN CAPITAL", with subhead: "Slips Out of White House to See "Spartacus" With Sub-Cabinet Official". While appearing somewhat innocuous, his public action was perhaps the final blow to the McCarthyism Hollywood blacklist, and a resounding shout-out to freedom of speech. More can be read about this event on the…

THE VILLAGE VOICE (weekly), Greenwich Village, New York City, March 13, 1984

* "Splash" Ron Howard film advertisement
* Grand opening day movie premiere
* American romantic fantasy comedy
* Actor Tom Hanks & actress Daryl Hannah
* 1st Touchstone Pictures film - Walt Disney

Page 47 has a 8 x 6 1/2 inch advertisement (not counting the locations underneath) for the opening day of the film "Splash" (see images)
I suspect this to be an extremely rare item because there was really no…

THE TIMES-PICAYUNE, New Orleans, Louisiana, October 13, 1940

* Western actor Tom Mix killed
* Arizona car accident (1st report)

This 50+ page newspaper has a small one column headline on the front page: "Tom Mix Dies as Auto Turns Over in Crash". 1st report coverage on the death of famous Western movie actor, Tom Mix.

Other news, sports and advertisements of the day. Light browning a little spine wear, otherwise good.

wikipedia notes: Thomas Edwin "Tom" Mix (born Thomas Hezikiah…

THE LEIGHTON TATTLER, "Published by and For the Students of Leighton" (no city nor state) 

* Very rare movie prop issue
* "Blondie Goes to College"
* Larry Parks as "Rusty Bryant"

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".
This issue was…

THE 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, and sever statuettes - a truly one-of-a-kind award which has never been repeated. Page 16 has coverage of his award on page 16 under the heading: "Walt Disney Honored."Additional details of…

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 &…

THE NEW YORK TIMES, January 26, 1943

* Spencer Charters suicide death
* American film - movie actor

The top of page 14 has a one column heading: "S. Charters, Actor, Dies In Hollywood" with subhead. (see) First report coverage on the suicide death of actor Spencer Charters.
Other news, sports and advertisements of the day with much on World War II. Complete in 38 pages, rag  edition in great condition.

wikipedia notes: Chaters died by suicide from a mix of sleeping pills and carbon…

ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, October 21, 1938

* Dorothy Hale suicide death
* American socialite & actress
* New York City building jump

The top of the front page has a one column photo with heading: "Plunges to Death" Also a one column heading: "Movie Actress Falls 15 Stories To Death" with subhead. (see images) First report coverage on American socialite and actress, Dorothy Hale, committing suicide by jumping from a NYC building.
Complete with 30+ pages, light toning at the margins,…