Research Notes & Reading Quotes

Short pieces of content related to my daily reading and writing routine. Interesting facts I spot while researching my posts and books. Fascinating quotes I come across while reading books or searching old newspaper archives. Classic movie history as it happened.

Viewing the Dailies – News of July 9, 1932

July 8, 2015 By Cliff Aliperti Leave a Comment

Items of interest discovered while paging through the July 10, 1932 Sunday edition of the Brooklyn Daily Eagle …

Clipping: Paul Leni 1929 Obituary and 1927 Studio Biography

July 8, 2015 By Cliff Aliperti Leave a Comment

Two Paul Leni clippings, first his 1929 A.P. obituary, followed by his 1927 studio biography …

Viola Dana – A Biography in Clippings

June 26, 2015 By Cliff Aliperti 1 Comment

A collection of 26 clippings spanning 1905-1987 that cover the life and career of silent screen actress Viola Dana. Illustrated with vintage movie collectibles. Also includes screen captures of her 1963 appearance on My Three Sons.

Errol Flynn – Early Adventures Through the Australian Press

June 20, 2015 By Cliff Aliperti 5 Comments

A collection of early Errol Flynn newspaper clippings includes a 1909 birth announcement, adventures on the Sirocco, review of In the Wake of the Bounty (1933), and Flynn’s landing in Hollywood. Illustrated with early Errol Flynn movie collectibles.