Hollywood Heritage is a non- profit organization dedicated to preservation of the historic built environment in Hollywood and to education about the early film industry and the role its pioneers played in shaping Winter 2012 www.hollywoodheritage.org Volume 31, Number 4 Hollywood’s history. Entertainment Industry Group A Long Term Partner In Preservation or nearly a century, the American ly part of the Rancho La Brea owned by Maj. his home at the corner of Orange and Frank- Society of Cinematographers (ASC), Henry Hancock. In 1901, a group of finan- lin. That structure now houses the ASC. The Fknown as the distinguished “image- ciers purchased the northern portion of this residence was built as part of the tract’s real makers” of cinema, have committed the rancho for $186,000. This purchase included estate promotion to illustrate the quality of iconic visions of motion picture creators to Fountain Avenue on the south, Cahuenga life in Hollywood, thereby enticing prospec- nitrate, celluloid, Mylar, magnetic iron par- Boulevard on the east, north up Cahuenga to tive residents to acquire their own “dream” ticles, and have now added electrons to the a little beyond the entrance to the Hollywood home sites. mix. A more than a century old Mission-Style Bowl, south along the foothills of Franklin Over the succeeding years, the pres- California residence at 1782 North Orange Avenue, west to about La Brea Avenue, and ent ASC property was the home of several Drive in Hollywood has been its home for south on La Brea to Fountain. They called prominent people. In the early 1920s, it was more than three quarters of their existence. the acreage the Ocean View Tract for in those the home of Conway Tearle, an actor who en- What is the story? days one could see the ocean from its terri- tertained the Hollywood elite at many recep- The Property tory. On Saturday, May 3, 1903, the subdivi- tions. ASC bought the property in 1937. sion was ready to attract customers. George Starting in 1984, the Coffin House was The land upon which the ASC Clubhouse, H. Coffin, who was in charge of sales, made recognized in various historic surveys as one as members know it, now stands was original- many sales of the residential lots. Coffin built of the three remaining representatives of the Mission Revival style in Hollywood, and the only one of a scale commensurate with that of the most famous (and demolished) exam- ples -- the De Longpre House and the Hol- lywood Hotel. The one story house, roughly square in plan, is dominated by a two story, cove-domed tower at the northwest corner of the structure. A stepped parapet and a tiled shed roof on brackets wrap the tower below the dome. Character defining details, such as espadanas, distinguish the public (west and north) facades. Another espadana, pierced by a semi-circular opening, as if to hold a mission bell, tops the porch on the west fa- çade. The scalloped profile of the espadanas is echoed on the parapets of the flat roof and in the arched openings, some now enclosed with windows, of the porch. Within the shadowed recesses of the porch, a wood door with side-lights provides access to the house. Typical of the style, the exterior walls are of unadorned stucco, pierced by singled, paired and tripled double hung sash windows. In 2008, its interiors had begun to exhibit some of the well-worn signs of age. ASC re- Photo by Alan H. Simon continued on page 4 President’s Message Hollywood Dining In Historic Places 2 Holiday Wishes his is the second in our series of tips Degrees, offers a variety of dining options. by Bryan Cooper on Hollywood places to dine in his- To top it off, the hotel’s heated outdoor swim- s we come to mits and our preservation committee reviews toric places. In this issue we shine ming pool provides guests the only locale in www.hollywoodheritage.org T the end of a each request carefully and comments on the spotlight on three more well-known the world where they can swim in a million Avery busy them to ensure that buildings slated for de- Hollywood eateries with ties to the history of dollar work of art painted by acclaimed art- year at Hollywood molition are not historically significant in any BOARD OF DIRECTORS Hollywood. ist David Hockney. The hotel is constantly Heritage I am heart- way. Moreover, the committee often receives Bryan Cooper, President Yamashiro Restaurant buzzing with the entertainment industry’s ened by the fact that visits from developers who wish to present glitterati. Go to hollywoodroosevelt.com for we have accom- their plans for construction as well as adap- Richard Adkins, Vice President For three decades, guests have enjoyed Ya- more information. plished so much in tive re-use. Members of Hollywood Heritage Alan H. Simon, Secretary mashiro’s gracious Japanese ambience, with so little time. Our all- are always welcome at these meetings and are Tracy Terhune, Treasurer its award-winning Japanese menu. Two years volunteer board, as encouraged to become a part of the conversa- ago, a complete management change insti- well as the individual committees that sprout tion. We invite you to be the eyes and ears for tuted renovations inside the building and an Hollywood Sign from it, have continually surprised and de- us in Hollywood and report to us about any Robert S. Birchard elegant yet contemporary new direction in lighted me. I am very lucky to be supported historic properties that might be in jeopardy service and food. The result is the creation he Hollywood Sign Trust has recently by such a smart, innovative team, all of whom or where there is unusual activity happening Bob Blue of the restaurant’s highly praised CalAsian beautified the Hollywood Sign with a The Cat & Fiddle features inside and outside dining made my first tenure as President an enjoyable that might bring harm to it. In the very near Claire Bradford cuisine, complementing classic Japanese fa- and is housed in part of this large historic site that since Tsparkling new paint job. Beginning its ride (with only few speed bumps in the road!). future, we will be asking the L.A. mayoral vorites. The dining experience is unmatched 1929 saw many businesses, including the shop of Travis life merely as a gigantic billboard, the world I also owe a debt of gratitude to our enthu- candidates a series of questions about their Amy Condit in Los Angeles, enhanced by the spectacu- Banton, chief costume designer at Paramount Pictures famous Hollywood Sign is now Hollywood’s Photo by Alan H. Simon siastic membership base. And, a lot of new view of historic preservation in Hollywood, Denise DeCarlo lar view that originally drew the Bernheimer top tourist attraction. The sign itself was con- folks joined Hollywood Heritage this year and and will be posting their comments on our brothers, and later the Glover family, to this structed in 1923 of telephone poles, sheet that enables us to bring you some very spe- website before the election. At our most re- Dr. Meredith Drake Reitan Londoner Kim Gardner was an integral metal, wire and pipes by Hollywoodland real cial programs in our Evening @ the Barn series, cent Preservation Issues Committee event we Margot Gerber part of the British invasion of the 60s and estate developers. add rare treasures to our archival collections talked about “building a coalition for preser- 70s. He was the bassist in innovative British Never properly cared for over the years, as well as continue our preservation efforts vation in Hollywood” and many of you told George Kiel bands such as The Creation, The Birds and the sign suffered from peeling paint, burned in Hollywood. Thanks to a generous dona- us about your concerns as we move forward. Mary Mallory Ashton, and Gardner & Dyke. In 1973, Kim’s sections, and letters blown away by the winds tion from Paramount Pictures this year we I think this is an important step in uniting musical career brought him to New Orleans before the M. H. Sherman Co. donated the were able to re-paint our home and upgrade like-minded citizens of Hollywood so we can Christy Johnson McAvoy to record an album with Jackie Lomax and land around the sign to the city of Los An- our archive storage area, among other things. make our collective voices heard. Jonathan Nettler George Harrison. It was here that he met geles and the sign itself to the Recreation But, we are also in need of security cameras I’ve lived in the Hollywood area for over his future wife and fashionista Paula Gard- and Parks Department in 1949. When they for our building, a new pull-down screen for twenty years and in that time I’ve watched Chris Nichols ner. At the time, Paula had the first and only thought of tearing it down, the Hollywood our projection system and we’d like to digitize it grow and mature into a bustling center of Stan Taffel vintage clothing store in the French Quarter Chamber of Commerce took over posses- our collection to make it accessible online. So culture and commerce. But when I first came named The Cocky Fox. Kim and Paula even- sion, removing the word “land” at the end why not make a tax-deductible year-end dona- here I was essentially a tourist and I saw Hol- Beth Werling The Yamashiro Restaurant is in the Japanese themed tually decided to move to Los Angeles and to give it a new name, the Hollywood Sign. tion to Hollywood Heritage so we can make lywood as a window into the history of film, Bernheimer Home that sits on the top of the hill above marry, while continuing with their respective Hugh Hefner sponsored a fund drive in those dreams a reality? (It really would make TV and music. That’s why it is so important Franklin Avenue seen here in this early “airplane” view careers. In 1982, Kim decided to open a pub 1978 to ensure the sign’s survival for future postcard. Postcard from collection of Joan & Alan Simon the perfect stocking stuffer… well, for our to preserve the scale and feel of the commu- Committees & Chairs in the Hollywood area because there wasn’t generations, with the old sign demolished stocking at least!) If you’d like to sponsor one nity for its residents and to continue to attract Finance & Development - Amy Condit Hollywood hilltop to build Yamashiro, Hol- one! This same year, the first Cat and Fiddle and a new permanent one erected staggered of our special projects please don’t hesitate to tourists who want to see it that way. Now that Museum - Richard Adkins lywood’s own “Mountain Palace.” Yamashi- was opened at 2100 Laurel Canyon Blvd. A over the hillside at the exact same location. get in touch with us! You may also choose to I live and work here it’s become very per- ro is located at 1999 N. Sycamore Ave. Go to few years later, due to overwhelming success, Each enamelized sheet metal letter stood support us as a docent at the museum where sonal and I vividly see its relationship to the Membership - Richard Adkins (acting chair) yamashirorestaurant.com for more informa- they moved to the larger and more commer- 45 feet high and 30 feet across, fastened to you will have the opportunity to give tours and world in a much different way. Hollywood Nominating - George Kiel tion and see Hollywood Heritage’s Fall 2012 cial location – 6530 Sunset Blvd. – and the steel frame girders extending 13 feet under- co-host at special events. Plus, you’ll be join- isn’t just an idea, it’s a thriving community Preservation Issues - Dr. Meredith Drake Reitan Newsletter (www.HollywoodHeritage.org) rest is history. Kim Gardner passed away in ground, bolted with concrete. ing a team of dedicated volunteers who are that provides jobs for thousands of creative for information concerning the listing of the 2001, but the Cat and Fiddle remains family- The Hollywood Sign Trust now maintains passionate about our entertainment industries’ folks who influence the way we see, think, Public Relations - Bryan Cooper Yamashiro Historic District on the National run. Go to thecatandfiddle.com for a calen- and protects the sign, acting as wonderful past, present and future. I hope you’ll consider feel and act on a daily basis. If you ask me, Publications - Alan H. Simon Register of Historic Places. dar of special events at this historic eatery. stewards of this landmark. They added secu- this invitation! that’s a pretty important role in society! Silent Society - Randy Haberkamp The Cat and Fiddle Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel rity cameras, built a protective fence around Financial contributions and volunteer time I would also like to take this opportunity it, and have repainted it three times. Oil- aside, I would also like to extend an invitation to wish everyone affiliated with Hollywood Mary Zickefoose Built in 1929, these premises at 6530 West Thompson’s Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel based paint covered the new Sign in 1978, Director of Membership Development to you to join us on our journey to preserve Heritage a very happy holiday and a prosper- Sunset Boulevard housed movie studio ward- at 7000 Hollywood Boulevard is located in Dutch Boy latex in 1995, and an elastomeric Hollywood proper. As many of you know, ous new year. Next year we’ll be honoring the John Clifford robes, served as a commissary for surrounding the heart of Hollywood on the Walk of Fame coating in 2005. The Hollywood Sign once Hollywood’s landscape is ever-changing. 100th Anniversary of the beginning of the Newsletter and Web Site Editor studios, and portions of the original filmCasa - across from Grauman’s Chinese Theater. again beautifully represents Hollywood. While some may view the string of new de- barn as the Lasky-DeMille Barn. So we’ve Hollywood Heritage Newsletter is published blanca were filmed there. Various businesses The hotel resonates with the opulence of its For a more detailed history of the Holly- velopments as progress, at Hollywood Heri- got some very special events coming your quarterly by Hollywood Heritage, Inc., have always catered to the famous and notori- fabled past and offers several dining and bev- wood Sign, buy the Arcadia Publishing book P.O. Box 2586, Hollywood, CA 90078 tage we pay special attention to the impact way very soon. I look forward to celebrating 323 874-4005. ous characters throughout Hollywood history. erage choices. Public Kitchen and Bar serves Hollywoodland in the Hollywood Heritage Mu- that each project brings to the community. this milestone with you! The Cat and Fiddle continues this tradition eclectic American fare in a social atmosphere seum Store. All profits benefit Hollywood Each week we are notified of demolition per- and is celebrating their 30th anniversary. and award winning 24-hour burger joint, 25 Heritage. 2 Hollywood Heritage Newsletter | Winter 2012 Hollywood Heritage Newsletter | Winter 2012 3 ASC continued from page 1 Where did you get THAT? Hollywood Heritage Thanks: Dorothy Vernon of Haddon tained Wolcott Architecture Interiors to re- Artifacts and Provenance at In-Kind alize its vision and rehabilitate this grande Hall Premieres in Los Angeles dame for its institutional uses. Wolcott the Museum Donations: worked closely with a historic-preservation ollywood Heritage is pleased to be stars as Dorothy’s devoted maid. consultant to assure that additions or revi- The Hollywood Heritage Museum’s ar- made, Paramount had so come to rely on the • American Cinematheque able to invite its members to a spe- Christel Schmidt, the editor of Mary Pick- sions to the interiors and exterior were his- chives receives donations of early motion pic- popularity of Clara Bow that very often her 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hcial evening we are co-sponsoring ford: Queen of the Movies, will introduce the torically consistent and respectful of the ture and early Hollywood historical objects. productions were promoted seasonally, with- Hollywood with the Library of Congress, Glendale Arts film. Two nitrate prints, one Russian and one original plan and vocabulary of the build- Sometimes the historical source of the object out proper titles, as Spring Bow, Summer Bow, and History for Hire. French, were used in the restoration, and the ing. A new 5,000-square-foot office build- is easy to determine. Many early photographs and Winter Bow, which is what led to the gar- • Amoeba Records Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sci- ing addition purposely makes no attempt have promotional or business information, ment being labeled simply by her name, as 6400 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles ences provided English intertitles. to replicate The Clubhouse, but is rather a as when the photographer’s name is stamped that was probably the name of the film in Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall is being simple, functional contemporary structure on the back, or the production information is pre-production. The designer of the film is • Cabo Cantina shown in conjunction with the new book, in which to house the membership’s staff etched into the negative. But with some ac- uncredited, but assumed to be Travis Banton, 8301 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood Mary Pickford: Queen of the Movies published and activities. New landscaping features quired objects, it is not so clear. who was the chief designer at Paramount fol- by the University Press of Kentucky in hardy, drought-resistant plant materials and lowing the departure of How- (also 11829 Wilshire Blvd., and conjunction with the Library of Con- a durable exterior hardscape that allows for ard Greer in 1926. Banton 6669 Hollywood Blvd) gress. the large outdoor gatherings put on by the was assisted by Edith Head. Hollywood Heritage members are in- Society. The parking area in the back is sur- Hollywood Heritage just • Dillion’s Irish Pub & Grill vited to a private reception at the Alex faced in pavers that will withstand signifi- acquired the studio photo- 6263 Hollywood Blvd., Theatre before the film along with a cant seismic movement without cracking. graph of The Wild Party ac- Hollywood personal tour of Pickford memorabilia The Society companying this article. It displayed for only that evening in the shows Miss Compton in the • El Capitan, Disney Soda Theatre’s lobby. Pickford’s curls, her The American Society of Cinematogra- dress as staff had observed Fountain and Store makeup kit and costumes from Dorothy phers is a non-profit association dedicated when the movie was screened. 6834 Hollywood Blvd., Vernon of Haddon Hall among other items to advancing the art of filmmaking. Since its This photograph brings prov- Hollywood will be on exhibit. charter in 1919, the ASC has been commit- enance to the dress. There are Please join us for this rare cinematic ted to educating aspiring filmmakers and no Paramount wardrobe re- • Grauman’s Chinese Theater treat. others about the art and craft of cinema- cords for this garment, so the 6925 Hollywood Blvd., (Marshall Neilan, 1924, 120 minutes) tography; it accomplishes this by publish- photograph, showing Miss Hollywood Restored by the Cinematheque Royale. Print ing the internationally renowned magazine Bow and Miss Compton, courtesy of the Cinematheque Royale and the Li- American Cinematographer and the venerable It is important for a museum to show gives us the necessary information to evalu- • Grub Restaurant brary of Congress American Cinematographer Manual, through the provenance of each archived piece. The ate this costume as an important part of our 911 Seward St., Hollywood Tickets will be available through the seminars at schools and industry events, and chronology of ownership or other source Paramount history collection. box office at the Alex Theatre, 216 N. via one-on-one mentoring. ASC members information of the historical object is docu- • Lucy’s El Adobe Glendale Blvd. or online at www.alexthe- volunteer their time for such activities. mented. Sometimes that takes much research 5536 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles On Thursday, February 7, 2013, the Alex atre.org after Christmas. Hollywood Heri- ASC membership is by invitation, based and detective work. 1307 Wilcox Ave. Theatre in Glendale will be screening Mary tage members, $10; General Public $15. on an individual’s body of work. Currently, An example is a costume acquired by ecently Hollywood Heritage was • The Musso & Frank Grill Pickford’s 1924 Elizabethan costume drama, the membership roster comprises 302 cin- Hollywood Heritage in 1994. The costume contacted by the Community 6667 Hollywood Blvd., Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall. It will be the Help Secure What ematographers who hail from about 20 dif- had been acquired at an auction. The only RRedevelopment Agency concerning a Hollywood first time the film has been seen in Los An- ferent countries. The ASC also has more physical evidence of provenance that came request for demolition of a building at 1307 geles in decades. The Library of Congress You Love than 150 associate members; these individu- with the dress was a label inside which read Wilcox Avenue. A form of the agency does • Off Vine Restaurant has made special arrangements to borrow a als work in ancillary sectors of the indus- “United Costume – Clara Bow – Scene 9.” still exist, and pursuant to a 2008 settlement restored print from an archive in Belgium. ecurity is something that Hollywood try and are invited to join because of their The former owner had been told that it was of a lawsuit brought by Hollywood Heritage, 6263 Leland Way, Los Angeles The Alex will be the only Los Angeles venue Heritage takes seriously. There is a contributions to the art and craft of motion from The Saturday Night Kid. He screened the the CRA must request comments on demo- • The Original Retro Brand for this film. A live musical score composed Ssteep monthly cost to making sure that pictures. 1929 film and did not see the dress. When lition of older and/or historic structures and performed by Dan Redfeld will accom- the Barn and its museum collection is safe. In addition to its focus on education, the Hollywood Heritage acquired this deep red- from Hollywood Heritage. Our Preservation Company pany it. However, it is time to upgrade the system and ASC is actively involved in the development violet voile dress with rows of ruffles on the Issues Committee did not oppose the demoli- originalretrobrand.com In the 1920s, Pickford began to experi- add security cameras in order to display a high- of motion picture technologies and also skirt and chenille and jet bead appliqués, mu- tion permit. In the 2009 Hollywood Historic ment with her onscreen image. With this in er level of artifact. All the preliminary work works to promote a better understanding of seum staff rescreened the film to verify that Resources Survey, this property was identified • Greg Reitan, pianist and mind, she decided to make Dorothy Vernon of has been done. What we need now are the the cinematographer’s contributions to the it was not in The Saturday Night Kid. They then as a 6Z (ineligible for NR, CR, or local des- composer, gregreitan.com Haddon Hall, a grand historical drama set in funds to purchase the equipment. We cannot filmmaking process. Many active and asso- screened Bow’s other 1929 movies, Dangerous ignation through survey evaluation.) This de- 16th century England. Dorothy, the rebel- meet that cost through our normal revenue. ciate members volunteer their time on ASC Curves and The Wild Party. In viewing The Wild molition had interesting visual consequences. • The Tropics lious daughter of nobility, refuses to abide by To that end, we are seeking a benefactor(s) committees that focus on such projects. Party it was rapidly clear that it was not Miss It has resulted in the exposure of a bungalow, 7056 Santa Monica Blvd., Los a prearranged marriage after falling in love who can donate the one-time $5,000 cost to Hollywood Heritage appreciates the So- Bow, but her co-star Joyce Compton, who which is now visible from Wilcox Avenue. Angeles with the son of a family enemy. Before she upgrade the system. The donation should ciety’s active stewardship of this significant was wearing the dress, and it had been altered Also, with the change in the streetscape, when knows it, she has offended Mary, Queen of be tax deductible. If you, or your business is turn of the century residential landmark. since originally made. driving south on Wilcox the view of Orchard • Village Pizzeria Scots and Queen Elizabeth! Allan Forest, so inspired, please talk to any of our board At the time the costume was designed and Gables across Fountain Avenue is now more 6363 Yucca Street Hollywood Pickford’s brother-in-law, plays the romantic members or call the museum office. visible. lead, while his wife Lottie Pickford Forest 4 Hollywood Heritage Newsletter | Winter 2012 Hollywood Heritage Newsletter | Winter 2012 5 Evening @ the Barn: Hollywood Unknowns: Free program @ the Barn MEMBERSHIP A History of Extras, Mapping 2013 Schedule Looks To Be Best Ever Bit Players, and UPDATE Hollywood n grateful recognition of their generous Buying Tickets Stand-Ins special treat is in store at the next support, we sincerely thank the following uthor Anthony Slide will present an Preserving Hollywood’s Heritage series Irenewing members who have made con- Advanced General Admission tickets for most Hollywood your tickets over the phone. Pending availability, tickets can also be illustrated program about the history A on January 10th at 7:30pm. Glen tributions at the $100 level and above as of Heritage events at the Barn can be purchased on-line with your purchased at the door. Program information is also available at www. Aof extras, bit players and stand-ins on Creason, the 33-year veteran map librarian at December 13, 2012. Category titles are names credit card via Brown Paper Tickets. Cost includes a nominal service HollywoodHeritage.org. Admission for Sons of the Desert Tent are sold a personal and professional level, from the si- the Central Branch of the Los Angeles Public of historic Hollywood Studios. fee. Just go to https://www.brownpapertickets.com and search the at the door. lent era through the present on April 10, 2013 Library, will focus his Mapping Hollywood talk Majestic $2,500 Hollywood Heritage events. Or, call 1-800-838-3006 to reserve at 7:30 pm. There will be a book signing fol- on historic and unusual maps of Hollywood. lowing the program. Historic maps give preservationists a con- Paramount Pictures chaplain, Fred Thomson. It was love at first textual perspective of their community and Kalem $250+ Harlow in Hollywood Mary Pickford, sight. Thomson eventually left both the mili- how historic buildings fit in. Maps are part History for Hire; Jim and Pam Elyea by Darrell Rooney and Mark Vieira tary as well as the clergy, married Marion and of the research toolbox, and there is no one Will Hamblett ollywood molded Jean Harlow into Queen of the Movies rode off into the sunset to star in Westerns. more knowledgeable or qualified in this the Blonde Bombshell. Through n Feburary 13, 2012, 7:30 pm, film Pickford continued her patriotic endeav- field than Mr. Creason. For some, he will Triangle $100+ Hsavvy promotion, seductive pho- historian Christel Schmidt, editor ors, participating in the Third Liberty Loan open new doors; for those who have already Bryan Cooper tographs, and wise casting, Hollywood took Oand contributor to the new book, Drive tour in April 1918, which also enabled stepped across the threshold, his presenta- Crosby & Linda Doe the confident, gorgeous young Harlean Mary Pickford: Queen of the Movies will be her to pursue her relationship with fellow tion will add depth and inspiration. So much Carpenter and fashioned her into the first speaking at the Barn about Mary Pickford’s campaigner Douglas Fairbanks. can be learned through maps. Patty Dryden & Brian Silberell big-screen sex symbol of sound films. contributions during World War I efforts. In addition to making propaganda films Also, mark your calendars for another Joanna Erdos Harlow swiftly caught on and played along, Schmidt was awarded two fellowships from such as Johanna Enlists and selling war bonds, Preserving Hollywood’s Heritage program on the Neill Foster flaunting her curves in clingy gowns while the National Endowment for the Humanities Pickford was involved with the Red Cross, evening of March 14, 2013 at 7:30 pm. Watch for her work on Mary Pickford. Schmidt also arranging for the donation of two ambulanc- for an email blast from Hollywood Heritage Randy Haberkamp coedited Silent Movies: The Birth of Film and es. At the end of the war, it was Pickford’s or check www.HollywoodHertiage.org for David Rodriguez the Triumph of Movie Culture. She is currently suggestion that surplus funds in the Ambu- the subject matter. Bill Roschen & Christi Van Cleve researching and writing about the careers of lance Fund be dedicated to form a new or- stage actresses during the Progressive Era. ganization, the Motion Picture Fund. This Paramount's 100th Ashley & Jocelyn Schauer A screening of one of Pickford’s films undoubtedly was Pickford’s most important John Shafer from the Library of Congress’ collection, Jo- World War I legacy. Celebration Tracy Terhune hanna Enlists, will follow her talk. Directed by William Desmond Taylor and adapted from a An Evening with story by Rupert Hughes (Howard’s uncle) and Welcome New Members! Frances Marion, Johanna Enlists is about a girl Bob Gurr Slide chronicles events such as John Bar- William Bowen bored with rymore’s walking off set in the middle of the Judith Cooper country life ob Gurr is a Disney legend who be- day so the extras could earn another day’s Tom Duffy who prays for gan working on Disneyland the year wages and Cecil B. DeMille’s masterful or- Frankie Glass thrills and Bbefore it opened. He imagineered the ganizing of casts of thousands in films such William Graff romance— original Monorail, Autopia and many iconic as Cleopatra. Nathaniel Grey and receives ride vehicles for all the Disney parks. On He discusses the relationship of the extra Richard Halpern both when an March 13, 2013 at 7:30 pm, he will discuss his to the star, the lowly position in which extras Paramount archivists in the photo are Front Row: Laura Robert Hammond Thornburg, Flora Lopez, Elizabeth Kirkscey, Andrea Kalas, entire army memorable theme park and movie creations, were held, the poor working conditions and Mark Heller regiment ar- including Disney’s animatronic Abraham wages, and the sexual exploitation of many of Hollywood Heritage President Bryan Cooper and Jaci Rohr. Back Row: Dony West, Jeff Cava and Charles Stepczyk. Michael Hernandez rives. Lincoln, Universal’s King Kong, concepts for the hardworking women striving for a place Randall Thropp also presented, but is not in the picture. Victoria Hochberg F r a n c e s the Jurassic Park dinosaurs and robots for the in Hollywood society. Photo courtesy of Gor Megaera from Daeida Magazine displaying a wicked though innocent sense Marion was 1998 production of Godzilla. He will auto- John Hora of humor. Fans loved her beauty, talent, set to serve graph his book, Design: Just For Fun. aramount Studios was ready for its Elisa Jordan and striking image. Authors of the beautiful as a war cor- close-up November 14, when archi- Jerianne Keaney book, Harlow in Hollywood, Darrell Rooney respondent Hollywood Heritage's vists from Paramount presented a de- Renee Kibbler and Mark Vieira will show a short film reel in France when Pickford asked her to stay to Hollywood Blvd. Ptailed and informative look at its corporate ar- Martin Madden while discussing her life through photo- write the scenario for the film. A reluctant chives for Hollywood Heritage’s Evening @ the Cynthia Mamary graphs on Wednesday, January 9, 7:30 pm as Marion agreed, and never regretted it. Pick- Walking Tour Barn. Corporate Vice President Andrea Kalas David Markland part of our Evening @ the Barn series. The ford served as the Honorary Colonel to the Saturday mornings introduced the evening and invited those in Joy Pagenkopp event will also feature a display of artifacts 143rd Field Artillery and made arrangements Phone (323) 465-6716 attendance to view the special Paramount Diana Panchuck and a feature film presentation. Come be for the regiment to appear in Johanna Enlists. to book your tour. Studio’s exhibit of jewelry and costumes Michelle & Rick Piper seduced by the beauty and talent of Jean Marion accompanied Mary to visit their from its collections, including garments worn David Slaughter Harlow and Art Deco Hollywood. camp outside Santa Ana, where she met the by Cary Grant, Barbara Stanwyck, Carole Christina & Dana Snyder Lombard and Bing Crosby. Stephanie Snyder 6 Hollywood Heritage Newsletter | Winter 2012 Hollywood Heritage Newsletter | Winter 2012 Tracy Thompson 7 Gerald & Betty Wesley www.hollywoodheritage.org P.O. Box 2586 Hollywood, CA 90078

Upcoming Hollywood Heritage Events Check www.HollywoodHeritage.org for details. January: Jean Harlow in Hollywood, Evening @ the Barn: Jan. 9 - 7:30pm Mapping Hollywood with Glen Creason Preserving Hollywood's Heritage: Jan. 10 - 7:30pm February: Screening of Dorothy Vernon of Haddon Hall – Alex Theater – Feb. 7 - 7:30pm Mary Pickford, Queen of the Movies – Evening @ the Barn – Feb. 13 Hollywood Party, Sons of the Desert Tent – Feb. 14 – 7:15pm March: Animation Day of Remembrance @ Barn – March 2 - noon Evening @ the Barn with Disney’s Bob Gurr - March 13 – 7:30pm Preserving Hollywood’s Heritage – check website for pro- gram – March 14 April: Hollywood Unknowns – Evening @ the Barn – April 10 – 7:30pm Hollywood Party, Sons of the Desert Tent - April 11 – 7:15pm

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