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Mae Murray And Gilbert Roland Say Farewell To Her, Too
title Mae Murray And Gilbert Roland Say Farewell To Her, Toodescription Mae Murray, born Marie Adrienne Koenig, was an American film actress and producer. She was very popular in silent films and became a member of the board of trustees at the Motion Picture & Television Fund, a charitable organization formed to offer aid for those in the business who were in need. Gilbert Roland was a Mexican American film actor. Norma Talmadge was one of the great silent film actresses. She died on December 24, 1957. Murray led a colorful life, marrying four times and often appearing in court, suing or being sued for various reasons. After the silent film era, her career began to wane. She walked out of her contract with MGM, angering boss Louis B. Mayer. She became blacklisted and did not make another film after 1931. Murray married Georgian prince, David Mdivani in 1926. He bankrupted her and they divorced in 1933. They became involved in a fierce custody battle over their only child. For most of her later life, Murray lived in poverty and she moved into the Motion Picture House in Woodland Hills, a retirement community for Hollywood professionals. She died there on March 23, 1965. Photograph caption dated December 28, 1957 reads "They were among the Hollywood greats who knew and acted with Norma Talmadge when she was at the peak of her career." The service was held at the Pierce Bros. Mortuary located at 417 N. Maple Drive in Beverly Hills. Photograph was edited for publication purposes.artist/creator Unknownsubject Funeral Homes--California--Beverly Hills Men--California--Beverly Hills Women--California--Beverly Hills Herald-Examiner Collection Photographs Motion Picture Actors And Actresses--United States Roland, Gilbert,--1905-1994 Talmadge, Norma,--1894-1957--Death And Burial Murray, Mae,--1885-1965 Los Angeles Evening Herald Express Photographs Beverly Hills (Calif.) Funeral Rites And Ceremonies--California--Beverly Hills Pierce Brothers Mortuarycontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Members Of Justicia
title Members Of Justiciadescription Members of Justicia (Justice for Chicanos in the Motion Picture and Television Industry). Ray Andrade (center), a former professional boxer and Green Beret in Vietnam, formed Justicia to protect the image of Chicanos in media. The organization was eventually disbanded, but it helped pave the way for equal opportunities for Chicanos in the industry. Pete Rodriguez was born in Sonora, Mexico in 1919, and came to Los Angeles in 1923. His family moved to California as political refugees due to his father’s involvement in the 1910 Mexican Revolution. His family lived in “Sonoratown” near Macy and Olvera Streets before later moving to Boyle Heights. In 1925 his family moved to Catalina to join his uncles, who were some of the many Mexican laborers who built Avalon Bay. His father returned to Mexico to participate in the Partido Liberal Nacional (National Liberal Party) and Pete moved with his family to Orange County, then later returned to Boyle Heights in 1931. He attended Stevenson Junior High and Roosevelt High School, from which he graduated in 1937. His mother worked long hours as a seamstress to provide for her family during the Depression. Pete enlisted in the Army in 1943 as a paratrooper, but due to a bad knee was placed in limited service and left after 12 weeks. He worked as a lumberjack until 1946, when he returned to Los Angeles. He met and married his wife, with whom he had three children, in 1947. He began working in radio in 1949. He and his brother, Eddie, worked for KPMO and KFVD and hosted a show called “Buenos Días.” They later began to produce television shows and movies, such as “Fandango” on CBS and the Academy-Award nominated “The Cadillac.” In the 1960s Pete joined a group called Justicia, which advocated for justice for Chicanos in the film industry. Pete was hired at ABC through his involvement with Justicia. He worked as the Community Affairs director and was involved with any issues regarding Mexican or Chicano people at ABC. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Television Actors And Actresses--United States Motion Picture Actors And Actresses--United States Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Andrade, Raycontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Ann Blyth Interviewed At Academy Awards
title Ann Blyth Interviewed At Academy Awardsdescription On behalf of Los Angeles radio station KPOP, Eddie Rodriguez (right) interviews actress Ann Blyth at the 23rd Academy Awards, held at the Pantages Theatre in Hollywood on March 29, 1951. Ray Alatorre is present behind them (left of center). Pete Rodriguez was born in Sonora, Mexico in 1919, and came to Los Angeles in 1923. His family moved to California as political refugees due to his father’s involvement in the 1910 Mexican Revolution. His family lived in “Sonoratown” near Macy and Olvera Streets before later moving to Boyle Heights. In 1925 his family moved to Catalina to join his uncles, who were some of the many Mexican laborers who built Avalon Bay. His father returned to Mexico to participate in the Partido Liberal Nacional (National Liberal Party) and Pete moved with his family to Orange County, then later returned to Boyle Heights in 1931. He attended Stevenson Junior High and Roosevelt High School, from which he graduated in 1937. His mother worked long hours as a seamstress to provide for her family during the Depression. Pete enlisted in the Army in 1943 as a paratrooper, but due to a bad knee was placed in limited service and left after 12 weeks. He worked as a lumberjack until 1946, when he returned to Los Angeles. He met and married his wife, with whom he had three children, in 1947. He began working in radio in 1949. He and his brother, Eddie, worked for KPMO and KFVD and hosted a show called “Buenos Días.” They later began to produce television shows and movies, such as “Fandango” on CBS and the Academy-Award nominated “The Cadillac.” In the 1960s Pete joined a group called Justicia, which advocated for justice for Chicanos in the film industry. Pete was hired at ABC through his involvement with Justicia. He worked as the Community Affairs director and was involved with any issues regarding Mexican or Chicano people at ABC. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Radio Producers And Directors--United States Radio Personalities--United States Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Rodriguez, Eddie Motion Picture Actors And Actresses--United States Pantages Theatre (Hollywood, Los Angeles, Calif.) Kpop (Radio Station : Los Angeles, Calif.) Theaters--California--Hollywood (Los Angeles) Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Actresses--United States--Interviews Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Academy Awards (Motion Pictures) Blyth, Ann,--1928-contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Group Around Podium At Hollywood Ad Club
title Group Around Podium At Hollywood Ad Clubdescription Group portrait taken at the Hollywood Advertising Club. Identified are radio host Eddie Rodriguez (2nd row, right) and actor Roddy McDowall (front row, right). Pete Rodriguez was born in Sonora, Mexico in 1919, and came to Los Angeles in 1923. His family moved to California as political refugees due to his father’s involvement in the 1910 Mexican Revolution. His family lived in “Sonoratown” near Macy and Olvera Streets before later moving to Boyle Heights. In 1925 his family moved to Catalina to join his uncles, who were some of the many Mexican laborers who built Avalon Bay. His father returned to Mexico to participate in the Partido Liberal Nacional (National Liberal Party) and Pete moved with his family to Orange County, then later returned to Boyle Heights in 1931. He attended Stevenson Junior High and Roosevelt High School, from which he graduated in 1937. His mother worked long hours as a seamstress to provide for her family during the Depression. Pete enlisted in the Army in 1943 as a paratrooper, but due to a bad knee was placed in limited service and left after 12 weeks. He worked as a lumberjack until 1946, when he returned to Los Angeles. He met and married his wife, with whom he had three children, in 1947. He began working in radio in 1949. He and his brother, Eddie, worked for KPMO and KFVD and hosted a show called “Buenos Días.” They later began to produce television shows and movies, such as “Fandango” on CBS and the Academy-Award nominated “The Cadillac.” In the 1960s Pete joined a group called Justicia, which advocated for justice for Chicanos in the film industry. Pete was hired at ABC through his involvement with Justicia. He worked as the Community Affairs director and was involved with any issues regarding Mexican or Chicano people at ABC. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Radio Producers And Directors--United States Hollywood Advertising Club (Los Angeles, Calif.) Group Portraits Radio Personalities--United States Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Television Actors And Actresses--United States Rodriguez, Eddie Motion Picture Actors And Actresses--United States Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Mcdowall, Roddycontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Pete Rodriguez With Ricardo Montalbán
title Pete Rodriguez With Ricardo Montalbándescription Pete Rodriguez was born in Sonora, Mexico in 1919, and came to Los Angeles in 1923. His family moved to California as political refugees due to his father’s involvement in the 1910 Mexican Revolution. His family lived in “Sonoratown” near Macy and Olvera Streets before later moving to Boyle Heights. In 1925 his family moved to Catalina to join his uncles, who were some of the many Mexican laborers who built Avalon Bay. His father returned to Mexico to participate in the Partido Liberal Nacional (National Liberal Party) and Pete moved with his family to Orange County, then later returned to Boyle Heights in 1931. He attended Stevenson Junior High and Roosevelt High School, from which he graduated in 1937. His mother worked long hours as a seamstress to provide for her family during the Depression. Pete enlisted in the Army in 1943 as a paratrooper, but due to a bad knee was placed in limited service and left after 12 weeks. He worked as a lumberjack until 1946, when he returned to Los Angeles. He met and married his wife, with whom he had three children, in 1947. He began working in radio in 1949. He and his brother, Eddie, worked for KPMO and KFVD and hosted a show called “Buenos Días.” They later began to produce television shows and movies, such as “Fandango” on CBS and the Academy-Award nominated “The Cadillac.” In the 1960s Pete joined a group called Justicia, which advocated for justice for Chicanos in the film industry. Pete was hired at ABC through his involvement with Justicia. He worked as the Community Affairs director and was involved with any issues regarding Mexican or Chicano people at ABC. Television producer Pete Rodriguez (right) with actor Ricardo Montalbán at an event for Nosotros, a non-profit organization dedicated to improve the image and ambitions of Latinos in the entertainment industry. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Nosotros (Organization : Hollywood, Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Television Actors And Actresses--United States Motion Picture Actors And Actresses--United States Rodriguez, Pete Montalbán, Ricardo Television Stations--California--Los Angeles--Employees Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Television Producers And Directors--United Statescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Event At Plaza De La Raza
title Event At Plaza De La Razadescription Enjoying refreshments at Plaza de la Raza in Lincoln Heights are, from left to right, Hollywood agent Jerry Velasco, Carmen Zapata, television producer Pete Rodriguez, and actress Alma Beltran. Pete Rodriguez was born in Sonora, Mexico in 1919, and came to Los Angeles in 1923. His family moved to California as political refugees due to his father’s involvement in the 1910 Mexican Revolution. His family lived in “Sonoratown” near Macy and Olvera Streets before later moving to Boyle Heights. In 1925 his family moved to Catalina to join his uncles, who were some of the many Mexican laborers who built Avalon Bay. His father returned to Mexico to participate in the Partido Liberal Nacional (National Liberal Party) and Pete moved with his family to Orange County, then later returned to Boyle Heights in 1931. He attended Stevenson Junior High and Roosevelt High School, from which he graduated in 1937. His mother worked long hours as a seamstress to provide for her family during the Depression. Pete enlisted in the Army in 1943 as a paratrooper, but due to a bad knee was placed in limited service and left after 12 weeks. He worked as a lumberjack until 1946, when he returned to Los Angeles. He met and married his wife, with whom he had three children, in 1947. He began working in radio in 1949. He and his brother, Eddie, worked for KPMO and KFVD and hosted a show called “Buenos Días.” They later began to produce television shows and movies, such as “Fandango” on CBS and the Academy-Award nominated “The Cadillac.” In the 1960s Pete joined a group called Justicia, which advocated for justice for Chicanos in the film industry. Pete was hired at ABC through his involvement with Justicia. He worked as the Community Affairs director and was involved with any issues regarding Mexican or Chicano people at ABC. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Motion Picture Actors And Actresses--United States Zapata, Carmen Beltran, Alma Rodriguez, Pete Television Stations--California--Los Angeles--Employees Plaza De La Raza (Los Angeles, Calif.) Artists' Representatives--California--Los Angeles Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Velasco, Jerry Television Producers And Directors--United States Lincoln Heights (Los Angeles, Calif.)contributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Nosotros Event
title Nosotros Eventdescription Attendees of an event for Nosotros, a non-profit organization dedicated to improve the image and ambitions of Latinos in the entertainment industry. From left to right, Rudy Cervantes, Pete Rodriguez, Ricardo Montalbán, Gary Cervantes, and Mike Gomez. Pete Rodriguez was born in Sonora, Mexico in 1919, and came to Los Angeles in 1923. His family moved to California as political refugees due to his father’s involvement in the 1910 Mexican Revolution. His family lived in “Sonoratown” near Macy and Olvera Streets before later moving to Boyle Heights. In 1925 his family moved to Catalina to join his uncles, who were some of the many Mexican laborers who built Avalon Bay. His father returned to Mexico to participate in the Partido Liberal Nacional (National Liberal Party) and Pete moved with his family to Orange County, then later returned to Boyle Heights in 1931. He attended Stevenson Junior High and Roosevelt High School, from which he graduated in 1937. His mother worked long hours as a seamstress to provide for her family during the Depression. Pete enlisted in the Army in 1943 as a paratrooper, but due to a bad knee was placed in limited service and left after 12 weeks. He worked as a lumberjack until 1946, when he returned to Los Angeles. He met and married his wife, with whom he had three children, in 1947. He began working in radio in 1949. He and his brother, Eddie, worked for KPMO and KFVD and hosted a show called “Buenos Días.” They later began to produce television shows and movies, such as “Fandango” on CBS and the Academy-Award nominated “The Cadillac.” In the 1960s Pete joined a group called Justicia, which advocated for justice for Chicanos in the film industry. Pete was hired at ABC through his involvement with Justicia. He worked as the Community Affairs director and was involved with any issues regarding Mexican or Chicano people at ABC. Title supplied by cataloger.; Image is a reproduction.subject Cervantes, Gary,--1953- Nosotros (Organization : Hollywood, Los Angeles, Calif.) Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Television Actors And Actresses--United States Motion Picture Actors And Actresses--United States Gomez, Mike Rodriguez, Pete Montalbán, Ricardo Television Stations--California--Los Angeles--Employees Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Television Producers And Directors--United Statescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Group At Million Dollar Theater
title Group At Million Dollar Theaterdescription Actor Gilbert Roland is flanked by Sergeant Joseph C. Rodriguez (left), who received a Congressional Medal of Honor in 1951, and Eddie Rodriguez at the Million Dollar Theater in Los Angeles. Image is a reproduction. Pete Rodriguez was born in Sonora, Mexico in 1919, and came to Los Angeles in 1923. His family moved to California as political refugees due to his father’s involvement in the 1910 Mexican Revolution. His family lived in “Sonoratown” near Macy and Olvera Streets before later moving to Boyle Heights. In 1925 his family moved to Catalina to join his uncles, who were some of the many Mexican laborers who built Avalon Bay. His father returned to Mexico to participate in the Partido Liberal Nacional (National Liberal Party) and Pete moved with his family to Orange County, then later returned to Boyle Heights in 1931. He attended Stevenson Junior High and Roosevelt High School, from which he graduated in 1937. His mother worked long hours as a seamstress to provide for her family during the Depression. Pete enlisted in the Army in 1943 as a paratrooper, but due to a bad knee was placed in limited service and left after 12 weeks. He worked as a lumberjack until 1946, when he returned to Los Angeles. He met and married his wife, with whom he had three children, in 1947. He began working in radio in 1949. He and his brother, Eddie, worked for KPMO and KFVD and hosted a show called “Buenos Días.” They later began to produce television shows and movies, such as “Fandango” on CBS and the Academy-Award nominated “The Cadillac.” In the 1960s Pete joined a group called Justicia, which advocated for justice for Chicanos in the film industry. Pete was hired at ABC through his involvement with Justicia. He worked as the Community Affairs director and was involved with any issues regarding Mexican or Chicano people at ABC.subject Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Rodriguez, Eddie Motion Picture Actors And Actresses--United States Roland, Gilbert,--1905-1994 Radio Broadcasters--United States Motion Picture Theaters--California--Los Angeles Soldiers--United States Million Dollar Theater (Los Angeles, Calif.) Downtown Los Angeles (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Television Stations--California--Los Angeles--Employees Radio Stations--California--Los Angeles--Employees Television Producers And Directors--United Statescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA) -
Pete And Helen Rodriguez With Cesar Romero
title Pete And Helen Rodriguez With Cesar Romerodescription Image is a reproduction. Pete Rodriguez was born in Sonora, Mexico in 1919, and came to Los Angeles in 1923. His family moved to California as political refugees due to his father’s involvement in the 1910 Mexican Revolution. His family lived in “Sonoratown” near Macy and Olvera Streets before later moving to Boyle Heights. In 1925 his family moved to Catalina to join his uncles, who were some of the many Mexican laborers who built Avalon Bay. His father returned to Mexico to participate in the Partido Liberal Nacional (National Liberal Party) and Pete moved with his family to Orange County, then later returned to Boyle Heights in 1931. He attended Stevenson Junior High and Roosevelt High School, from which he graduated in 1937. His mother worked long hours as a seamstress to provide for her family during the Depression. Pete enlisted in the Army in 1943 as a paratrooper, but due to a bad knee was placed in limited service and left after 12 weeks. He worked as a lumberjack until 1946, when he returned to Los Angeles. He met and married his wife, with whom he had three children, in 1947. He began working in radio in 1949. He and his brother, Eddie, worked for KPMO and KFVD and hosted a show called “Buenos Días.” They later began to produce television shows and movies, such as “Fandango” on CBS and the Academy-Award nominated “The Cadillac.” In the 1960s Pete joined a group called Justicia, which advocated for justice for Chicanos in the film industry. Pete was hired at ABC through his involvement with Justicia. He worked as the Community Affairs director and was involved with any issues regarding Mexican or Chicano people at ABC. Pete and Helen Rodriguez with Cesar Romero at a banquet for Nosotros, a non-profit organization dedicated to improve the image and ambitions of Latinos in the entertainment industry.subject Nosotros (Organization : Hollywood, Los Angeles, Calif.) Group Portraits Shades Of L.A. Collection Photographs Motion Picture Actors And Actresses--United States Romero, Cesar,--1907-1994 Rodriguez, Pete Portrait Photographs Shades Of L.A. Mexican American Photographs Rodriguez, Helen Television Producers And Directors--United Statescontributor Digital Public Library of America (DPLA)