Sights of Hollywood
Most of this great Hollywood scene is a celebration of Star Wars at then-Mann’s Chinese Theater. But it’s nice that other details make it in.… Read More »Sights of Hollywood
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Chapliniana
Photo by Again LA (who had a really great-looking sale).
Mrs. John Mitchell Thank You Note to Universal Studios PR Guy – TIL in Watergate
There were a bunch of these notes. It looks like the wives of Nixon’s Cabinet (and Mrs. Agnew) got a special tour at Universal and… Read More »Mrs. John Mitchell Thank You Note to Universal Studios PR Guy – TIL in Watergate
Hollywood Bowl 95 poster
I don’t miss those weird reflector balls, but this captures them well. Like Griffith Observatory on the hilltop! Photo by Timeless Treasures.
Pink Pussycat Ashtray
Easing out of smutweek, we have this ashtray from the Pink Pussycat on Santa Monica. Once upon a time in Hollywood, burlesque dancers with names… Read More »Pink Pussycat Ashtray
After Dark Magazine
Grace Jones, Arnold, Kenneth Anger, Leonard Cohen? It’s 1977 in a nutshell. TIL: From wiki’s article on the magazine: “In two photographs, [Schwarzenegger] appears in… Read More »After Dark Magazine
Hurrell Photo of Norma Shearer
George Hurrell was a photographer to the Hollywood stars of the 30s and 40s and was instrumental in creating the particular glamor of that age… Read More »Hurrell Photo of Norma Shearer
Wilshire Bowl Menu (signed by Jack Benny & his wife)
“The Home of Properly Prepared Drinks — The Miracle Restaurant in the Miracle Mile”The Wilshire Bowl was a great Art Deco nightclub that later became… Read More »Wilshire Bowl Menu (signed by Jack Benny & his wife)
Young Frankenstein Set Design Art
Thankfully, Mel is still with us, but it looks like he was lightening his load at a Hancock Park estate sale. Photo by Triumphant.
Hollywood Sign
Photo by Earlybird.