Martha Mansfield
Mystery Of What Burned Martha Mansfield To Death How Were They Kindled, and by Whose Hand — the Flames That So Strangely […]
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Los Angeles Athletic Club
The Los Angeles Athletic Club, designed by architects John Parkinson and Edwin Bergstrom, was nicknamed “the Club” shortly after it opened in […]
Andy Gump’s Hot Dog ‘Dump’
Wife Fades Out of Andy Gump’s Hot Dog ‘Dump’ Los Angeles Times, February 18, 1927 Marian G. Turner, by decree of Judge […]
Gene Kelly – Photos and Quotes
“Kids talk to me and say they want to do musicals again because they’ve studied the tapes of the old films. We […]
Women’s Bowling Congress Tournament – Vogue Bowl – 1941
A team of models participate in the 20-day Women’s Bowling Congress Tournament held at Vogue Bowl, once located on the corner of Grand […]
Haunted: Genesee’s “Neighborhood Ghost”
Allegedly haunted: Private residence on Genesee Ave. The following is a partially transcribed ghost story told to me by a couple, Willis and CC, […]
Phyllis Crane – 1930s Film Player
Phyllis Crane (1914-1982) was a low-level contract player who’s best known for her appearances in a handful of Columbia comedy shorts. Mini […]
Haunted Los Angeles: Wolf Lair Castle
Allegedly haunted: Wolf Lair Castle, located at 2869 Durand Drive, Los Angeles, CA, 90068. Wolf Lair Castle (aka Wolf’s Castle) is […]
Arthur Santell – World’s Strongest Athlete – 1929
The life of strongman Arthur Blackmer, aka Arthur Santell (1910-1998), is interesting — if a little sketchy. He was born Ezra Arthur […]
Alexis Smith – Photos and Quotes
“When they tell me one of my old movies is on TV, I don’t look at it.” – Alexis Smith “When […]