Hollywood Studio Magazine (1977)

Page scan 00031 from Hollywood Studio Magazine

Record Details:

Title:
Hollywood Studio Magazine
Date:
1977
Publisher:
San Fernando Valley Pub. Co.
Volume:
Hollywood Studio Magazine (April 1977)
Leaf #:
00031
Language:
English
Collection:
Hollywood Studio System and Fan Magazines
Contributor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Hollywood Studio Magazine was published out of the San Fernando Valley in various iterations (and various titles) from 1966 until 1992. What started as a local organ aimed at the workers of Hollywood ended as a nostalgic fan magazine about Hollywood Then and Now. The various title changes and revisions to its mission reflect not just the economic realities of magazine publishing, but a changing relationship to Hollywood and the industry itself. The earliest issues of Studio Magazine read like a house organ of a steady, entrenched industry documenting the comings and goings and notable events of the San Fernando Valley, with special emphasis on Universal. Fandom first became part of the discourse of the magazine through collecting. The Collectors’ Column page beginning in the early 1970s allowed memorabilia collectors to advertise their wares to each other. In 1983, the founder of the magazine, Dorothy Denny gave over the reins to Ralph Benner, the founder of Tiger Beat. This marks the clear separation between the original publication and its focus on Hollywood production culture and the move toward a publication centered on star narratives and fan culture. In covering the two and a half decades from the collapse of the system to the point where classical movie stars were phantoms instead of living people, the magazine offers insight into the transformation of old Hollywood from a lived reality to a memory to a myth.
-- Luci Marzola
Date Added:
August 21, 2025
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a Lt Bits and Pieces = =» STUDIO NEWS * FILM FESTIVALS * LETTERS * BOOKS HSM’S SUBSCRIPTION DRIVE HAPPY DAYS—Our mails have been flooded this month with many renewals as well as brand new subscriptions. We appreciate the immediate response that you like Hollywood Studio Magazine. We are sure you will enjoy the many special editions that we have planned during this year. Our subscribers cover the United States from New Bedford, Massachusetts to New Orleans, Louisana ... Midwest and Westwe have subscribers in every state. Overseas subscribers are running a close second to the United States. Represented are England, Canada, Italy, France, Japan, Australia and Mexico—also South America. We are waiting to hear from our friend in Finland who wrote us recently. ‘““Why can’t you have HSM in Finland too? “Our subscription drive has been most successful. Thank you. thank you, thank you. DOES anyone have the Shirley Temple Christmas book, Saalfield 1937 No. 1770 and Yarn Book Saalfield 1936 No. 1777. 2222? Write to Nancy Schippnick, 6452 Gross Avenue, Canoga Park, Calif. 91307. AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL is providing ‘“‘Film and Fantasy,” a 12 minute summary of highlights of 23 years of AIP science fiction, fantasy and terror pictures for showings at universities and libraries. GAME SHOW IDEAS... One of our readers suggested we pass this info on. Quote ‘There is an urgent need for daytime and nightime game show ideas. If you have one even though you’ve never come up with one before, contact The Persona Co., P.O. Box 1082, Burbank, Ca. 91507” (That’s all we know about it!) ANNUAL DING-A-LING SHOW at the Motion Picture Television Country House held recently was a big success as usual. Appearing on the show ‘““There’s No Business like Show Business” were Iggy Wolfington, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Bill Armstrong of the TV “Liars” fame, Mary Foy of the famous Foy family, Paul Burke, Mara Corday, May Clarke, Iris Adrian, Les Tremayne, Paul Lynde, Dick Haymes, Chill Wills, Paul Stone, daughter of Fred Stone, Jack Carter and many TV celebrities. MC was Bill Campbell and of course administrative assistant of the MPTCH, May Hoffman is always there to see that things go smoothly. A great cast and a great day! 32 HOLLYWOOD STUDIO Magazine NOSTALGIA FILM SOCIETY would like to hear from anyone living in Florida. They are busy setting up regular club meetings and are planning on an informative news letter. For info write them at P.O. Box 16284, Plantation, Florida 33318. HOLLYWOOD STUNTSMEN’S HALL OF FAME, facing a move from their present location in Palmdale, Calif. is looking for backers and _ interested people to help in re-establishing the Hall of Fame. They would like to purchase a piece of property for the new proposed and enlarged Hall of Fame and Amusement Park. Palmdale Civic Center is taking over their former location. Write Johnny Hagner at 709 East Ave. Q-O, Palmdale, Calif. 93550. Roy Rogers and Dale Evans newly opened Museum in Victorville, California, a short two hours from Los Angeles is proving quite an attraction for visitors to the high desert ... You'll soon see a short filmstrip on national television featuring Roy inviting the traveler to Victorville and their Western Museum. Sun Day Country, local Tourist group and a member of the So. California’s Visitors Council will also have 100 billboards nationwide with Roy Rogers and Dale Evans inviting the traveler to the high desert “Out where the West begins.” NEW YORK’S DEPT. OF FILM at the Museum of Modern Art is planning a large retrospective of Universal Studio films starting in June. Universal because of lack of silents in their film vaults are appealing to collectors for help in obtaining some of these films. If you have silent prints and would be willing to loan them to the museum write to Adrienne Mancia, Dept. of Modern Art, 11 West 53 St. New York, N.Y. 100129. DON’T MISS HSM’S next issue featuring Bette Davis who received the American Film Institue’s AFI Life Achievement Award in Beverly Hills Loaded with photos of the event and many, many of Bette Davis. CINEPHILES Marty Kearns and Jon Sonneborn have formed a new movie distributing company under the name “REEL IMAGES.” A new huge catalogue of Super 8mm and 16mm movies for collectors, schools and libraries is being printed. Offices will be in California and Connecticut. More info write Jon Sonnebor, 456 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe, Conn. 06568. New Books A must for every film buff. Massive compendium of _ biographical references, WHO’S WHO IN HOLLYWOOD 1900-1976. Over 20,000 entries covering living, late and “‘lost’’ players with a sampling of screen credits and relevant data. Edited by David Ragan. (Arlington $25.) In CAST OF THOUSANDS, Anita Loos glances back with wit and feeling on 50 years of celebrity among her favorite and not-so-favorite entertainment world people. (Grosset & Dunlap $15.95) LONG LIVE THE KING is a fulllength biography of Clark Gable by Lyn Tornabene, with a credible analysis of the actor’s personality. Carefully documented through extensive original sources & interviews. (Putnam $10.95) CANADIAN FILM PRODUCTION INDEX 1976. All features made in Canada in 1974-75, all shorts produced in Quebec and by the National Film Board in the same period are listed with full cast-&-credits data. (Cinematheque Quebecoise $5.95) A thorough and well organized guide to the British film industry, KEMPS FILM AND TELEVISION YEAR BOOK 1976-77 fully details facilities, services and technical personnel available in England and, less extensively, in 30 other countries. (Kemps $6.50) Film Festivals — FAMILY FILM FESTIVAL sponsored by Roger Bailey will be held April 22, 23, 24th and 25th. The festival will have 8mm and 16mm screening rooms, a film auction, classics with piano-organ accompaniment and several award winning films by young filmmakers, for location (to be decided on) write Roger Bailey, Box 232, Mt. Clemens, Michigan 48043. Ron Hall, Vice-President of the Minneapolis Lucky 13 Cinecon and head of Festival Films asks us to inform our readers of his new address: 4445 Aldrich Ave. S. Minneapolis, Minn. 55409. MODERN LANGUAGE FILM FESTIVAL The Second Annual Modern Language Film Festival will be held April 28-30, 1977 at the Washington-Hilton Hotel in Washington DC. This special interest film competition will exhibit short films that communicate some