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Forgotten Nitrate @realmfrancis.bsky.social · 2d

(3/3) You can catch my video of the event on my YouTube channel tonight at 8pm. Click the link and don’t forget to subscribe!

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Forgotten Nitrate @realmfrancis.bsky.social · 2d

(2/3) Elsa died on Dec 26, 1986 and for over 40 years, her ashes were said to have been scattered at sea. Surprisingly, they were actually at the Valhalla Memorial Park under her married name, Laughton.

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Forgotten Nitrate @realmfrancis.bsky.social · 2d

(1/3) Today at the Valhalla Memorial Park, we got to witness the memorial plaque dedication for Elsa Lanchester. Known throughout the world as “The Bride of Frankenstein.” #brideoffrankenstein #elsalanchester #horror

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Forgotten Nitrate @realmfrancis.bsky.social · 5d

(3/3) Can you name both films?

Forgotten Nitrate @realmfrancis.bsky.social · 5d

(2/3) This would be around the time she signed a contract with MGM and moved to Hollywood from Germany to film her first picture, Escapade with William Powell. A film that I am embarrassed to say, I have never seen. She would go on to win two consecutive best-actress Oscars.

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Forgotten Nitrate @realmfrancis.bsky.social · 5d

(1/3) Haven’t been able to post much, but wanted to share. While working on some research, I came across this stunning image of Luise Rainer. This was from the April 20, 1935 issue of the Motion Picture Herald magazine. #actress #oscars #mgm #hollywood #luiserainer #oldhollywood

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Forgotten Nitrate @realmfrancis.bsky.social · 25d

Had a wonderful time being part of the 42nd Hollywood Forever Cemetery Tour produced by The Art Deco Society of Los Angeles. Huge thank you to Sherri Snyder for bringing me onboard for a second year! #losangeles #hollywoodforevercemetery #artdecosocietyoflosangeles

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Forgotten Nitrate @realmfrancis.bsky.social · Sep 30

On this day, September 30, 1955, James Dead died tragically in a car crash on his way to Salinas, California. After 70 years, we still remember. This is a clip from my documentary, Griffith Park - The Curse of Dona Petranilla Part Two. Written and narrated by Allison Marie. #jamesdean #onthisday

Forgotten Nitrate @realmfrancis.bsky.social · Sep 28

(2/2) This walking tour of the 126-year-old Hollywood Forever Cemetery is not to be missed. I will introduce you to a man who was not only friends with Abraham Lincoln, but was his last official visitor before his death!

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Hollywood Forever Cemetery Living History Tour 2025 — Art Deco Society of Los Angeles

For the 42nd year, the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles “digs up the dirt” on Hollywood history - including a few scandals - via a living history walking tour of the 126-year-old Hollywood Forever Cem...

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Forgotten Nitrate @realmfrancis.bsky.social · Sep 28

(1/2) Next Sunday, October 5th!
Join me and other fellow historians and living history performers with the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles, as we “dig up the dirt” on Hollywood history! #hollywood #losangeles #OldHollywood #tours #cemetery #hollywoodhistory #spookymonth

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Forgotten Nitrate @realmfrancis.bsky.social · Sep 7

(2/2) At the time it was being auctioned off, it was expected to go for $10,000 - $12,000. Curious what the final bid was.

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Forgotten Nitrate @realmfrancis.bsky.social · Sep 7

(1/2) Since we were unable to make it to the Old Town Music Hall‘s screening of Valentino’s The Eagle, here is the original 1925, six-sheet poster. It had significant restoration and some recreation in the bottom title area and linen backed. #rudolphvalentino #vintageposter

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Forgotten Nitrate @realmfrancis.bsky.social · Sep 6

It’s the weekend! To celebrate, caption this photograph! This is the fabulous Clara Bow in full clown makeup! Photographed by George P. Hommel for the 1929 Paramount film, Dangerous Curves. I can’t wait to see your captions!
#SaturdayCaption #silentfilm #oldhollywood #clarabow #dangerouscurves

Forgotten Nitrate @realmfrancis.bsky.social · Sep 4

(3/3) Funny enough, when Mary would be asked about her real birthday, she would simple say that it was negotiable.

Forgotten Nitrate @realmfrancis.bsky.social · Sep 4

(2/3) For the film, the studio felt that her character Wendy could be no more than 16 years old. So, they took a couple of years off Mary’s age during Peter Pan’s advertising. This ended up creating a strange situation when the studio wanted her as their leading lady.

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Forgotten Nitrate @realmfrancis.bsky.social · Sep 4

(1/3) Mary Brian was born Louise Byrd Dantzler on February 17, 1906 in Texas. Her name was changed by the studio, Famous Players-Lasky, when at the age of 18, she made her film debut in their movie, Peter Pan.
#silentfilm #marybrian #actress #peterpan #silentera #oldhollywood

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Forgotten Nitrate @realmfrancis.bsky.social · Sep 1

(3/3) They would eventually marry after his wife died, but Frances would die a year later.

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Forgotten Nitrate @realmfrancis.bsky.social · Sep 1

(2/3) This was Arbuckle’s last film he would make in New York before heading to the West Coast.
Both sisters would also star together in multiple films like Fruits of Passion in 1919.
Frances Mann was the longtime mistress of Murdock Pemberton, the New Yorker’s first art critic.

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Forgotten Nitrate @realmfrancis.bsky.social · Sep 1

(1/3) Frances Mann was a silent film actress and the sister of actress Alice Mann. Frances would work with Vitagraph and Pathe while Alice would be known as Roscoe Arbuckle’s leading lady at Paramount and even play in Coney Island with Buster Keaton. #silentfilm #oldhollywood #actress

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Forgotten Nitrate @realmfrancis.bsky.social · Aug 30

Anna May Wong And Hattie McDaniel spotted in Hollywood!

Forgotten Nitrate @realmfrancis.bsky.social · Aug 26

Well played Academy Museum of Motion Pictures. I will go see your little shark exhibit. Lol. #jaws #museum #losangeles

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Forgotten Nitrate @realmfrancis.bsky.social · Aug 26

(2/2) - The movie moguls, and the pioneers who shaped Los Angeles, hearing fascinating tales about their lives (both their accomplishments and misdeeds) from historians and living history performances. Click the link for more info! I hope to see you there!

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Hollywood Forever Cemetery Living History Tour 2025 — Art Deco Society of Los Angeles

For the 42nd year, the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles “digs up the dirt” on Hollywood history - including a few scandals - via a living history walking tour of the 126-year-old Hollywood Forever Cem...

artdecola.org

Forgotten Nitrate @realmfrancis.bsky.social · Aug 26

(1/2) Hey everyone! I will once again be one of the tour guides for a special living history walking tour of the 126-year-old Hollywood Forever Cemetery! For 42 years, the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles has brought guests to the gravesites of early Hollywood stars -

Hollywood Forever Cemetery Living History Tour 2025 — Art Deco Society of Los Angeles

For the 42nd year, the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles “digs up the dirt” on Hollywood history - including a few scandals - via a living history walking tour of the 126-year-old Hollywood Forever Cem...

artdecola.org

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Forgotten Nitrate @realmfrancis.bsky.social · Aug 24

(3/3) Bonus, Allison read one of my favorite poems written by Valentino, At Sunrise Tomorrow.

Forgotten Nitrate @realmfrancis.bsky.social · Aug 24

(2/3) It featured a 100th anniversary salute to Rudolph’s film, The Eagle, a beautiful tribute to Donna Hill, memories of June Mathis discussed by her family member Diane Mathis Madsen. Author Thomas J. Slater spoke on his new book about June Mathis. Which we quickly purchased after the service.

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