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George "Spanky" McFarland and his brother Tommy in school, Los Angeles, 1936

Description:: George "Spanky" McFarland with his brother Tommy in school. "Spanky" won fame in the productions of "The Little Rascals."
Date:: [1936?]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

George "Spanky" McFarland saluting in costume, Los Angeles, 1936

Description:: George "Spanky" McFarland saluting in costume on top of a desk. "Spanky" won fame in the productions of "The Little Rascals."
Date:: [1936?]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Child actors Billy, Bobby, Delmar and Garry Watson setting off fireworks on the Fourth of July, Los Angeles

Description:: Child actors Billy, Bobby, Delmar and Garry Watson gathered around an ignited firework on the Fourth of July. The Watson family was known as "the first family of Hollywood" and included at least nine children that acted in motion pictures.
Date:: [1930s]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Daily News Negatives

Bonita Granville and Gareth Joplin stand outside Parker Wood's office, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: From left to right, Bonita Granville and Gareth Joplin pose outside Parker Wood's office door. The child actors stand side-by-side at center. Both carry document files under their arms and both smile as they look towards the left. Bonita Granville rests her hand on the doorknob at left. Text on the door behind them reads, "PARKER WOOD J [...] RESID [...] DEFA [...] PA [...] CA [...] CA [...] Tuesda [...] ursda [...] LEAVE [...]."
Date:: December 10, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
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Child actor Bobby Breen and his sister and manager Sally Breen disembark from a train, 1936

Description:: Sally and Bobby Breen are stepping down from a train. She is carrying her coat, a newspaper, and a couple of books. He is carrying a baseball bat and his coat. They both are wearing hats.
Date:: [circa June 7, 1936]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
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Miss Dolly Conlin, a cast member of "The Lonely Little Fir Tree," poses, Los Angeles vicinity, 1938

Description:: This photograph appears with the title, "Stellar Role for Fairyland Princess," Los Angeles Times, 25 Dec. 1938: C4
Date:: [circa December, 1938]
Resource Type:: still image
Photographer:: Terrell, Maurice
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
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Jeanne Dante, actress, with her grandmother and two pet dogs, Los Angeles, 1937

Description:: Jeanne Dante seated beside her grandmother with two dogs and a small cage at a train station.
Date:: January 28, 1937
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
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Mexican film actress Mona Rico, Los Angeles, 1928

Description:: A portrait of child film actress Mona Rico, from Mexico, at the time that she came under contract for an acting job because of her beautiful hands. Photo (cropped) appears with the article "Court ties beauty to screen job," Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 1928: A5.
Date:: 1928
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
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Filming of "Our Gang" at Hal Roach Studios, Los Angeles, 1924

Description:: L to R: Eugene "Pineapple" Jackson, Allen "Farina" Hoskins, Joe Cobb, Mickey Daniels, Mary Kornman, Jackie Condon. Actors from "Our Gang" (also known as The Little Rascals or Hal Roach's Rascals) encourage participation in The Times Thrift Club. Photo appears with article "Merriment Follows Lesson in Finance: CHILD ACTORS BACK THRIFT Youngsters and Elders Contribute to Entertainment Accompanying Donation of Checks and Banks," Los Angeles Times, 02 Nov. 1924: D11.
Date:: November 1, 1924
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
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Judge Samuel R. Blake has ruled Michele Carter will live with her grandparents, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: Judge Blake steadies Michele with one arm as she wraps her hands around his face.
Date:: August 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Eleven child actors receive approved contracts from Judge Marshall F. McComb, Los Angeles, 1933

Description:: Photograph of eleven child actors posing for a group portrait with Judge McComb, in the judge's office, on the occasion of receiving approved contracts. McComb is handing a contract to actress Peggy Terry and the other actresses are already holding theirs.
Date:: [August 1933]
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Shirley Temple riding a float as the Grand Marshal of the 50th Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, 1939

Description:: The Grand Marshal float, which is decorated with 2,500 red and pink roses, includes a dais of white gardenias where Shirley Temple sits. On the front of the float are large roses made from thousands of rose petals.
Date:: January 2, 1939
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Ra Hould, Jeanne Perkins, and Olympe Bradna sign contracts with Paramount Pictures, Los Angeles, 1936

Description:: Story related to photograph appears with the article, "Three Film Contracts Given Seal," Los Angeles Times, 28 Feb 1936: A3.
Date:: February 28, 1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Muriel MacCormac gardening, Los Angeles, 1926

Description:: Similar photograph appears with the article, "Hoes and Hose: Being some closeups of members of the KHJ Garden Family," Los Angeles Times, 11 July 1926: H2.
Date:: July 1926
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Juanita Quigley reviewing her new contract with Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: Possibly related to the article, “GROUP PLANS VOTE: Committee on State Force Decides on Action at Luncheon Meeting,” Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 1935: A3.
Date:: September 12, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Mickey McBan and an unidentified girl gardening, Los Angeles, 1926

Description:: Similar photograph appears with the article, "Hoes and Hose: Being some closeups of members of the KHJ Garden Family," Los Angeles Times, 11 July 1926: H2.
Date:: July 1926
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Paul, Inez, and Trinidad Rodriguez , Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: Paul, Inez, and Trinidad Rodriguez were siblings that emigrated from Spain to Mexico and then Los Angeles in 1935. They were most well known as the "del Rio family midgets" and performed singing and dancing acts. In 1935 they performed at Midget Village for the Pacific International Exposition that year.
Date:: October 8, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Helene Costello playing catch, Los Angeles, 1935 copy print

Description:: Helene Costello was an American stage and film actress, most notably of the silent era.
Date:: July 7, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
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Judge Ben Lindsey at lunch with Baby Le Roy and Walter Emerson, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: Photograph appears with the article, "Boy Recalls Pie-Hurling," Los Angeles Times, 03 Mar 1935: C10.
Date:: March 2, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

David Durand waters some plants, Los Angeles, 1926

Description:: Spraying a water hose over a flowerbox David smiles at the camera.
Date:: July 1926
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Four-year-old child actress Darla Hood with studio contract and pen, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: Related to article, "Four-Year-Old Girl to Become Leading Lady" [Los Angeles Times, October 23, 1935]
Date:: October 22, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Child actor Jackie Kelk and his kitten arrive by train to Los Angeles, Los Angeles, 1933

Description:: This photograph may be associated with the article, “Universal Considers Russ Colombo in ‘Show Boat;’ Studio, Theater News and Gossip: CROONER MAY GET STAR ROLE Jackie Kelk, Helen Westley Sign for Film Work Four Young Ladies Selected for ‘Eight Girls in Boat’ Paul Lukas Chosen to Play in ‘By Candlelight’,” Los Angeles Times, 25 Aug. 1933.
Date:: August 25, 1933
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Anita Gordon holding a bouquet of roses, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: Anita Gordon sitting down holding a bouquet of roses after her performance in the Pilgrimage Play. Anita Gordon went on to become a successful singer and actress.
Date:: 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection
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Dick Winslow lights a candle, Los Angeles, 1926

Description:: With a furrowed brow Dick raises a lit match to a candle.
Date:: July 1926
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Actresses Lona Andre, Ida Lupino, Toby Wing, Grace Bradley and actor Baby Le Roy meet with Judge Marshall McComb to obtain contract approvals, Los Angeles, 1933

Description:: A similar photograph appears with the caption "Infant Star Voices Approval of Judicial Procedure; Judge McComb fixes up papers for young actor who, pencil in hand, awaits chance to sign. Surrounding the pair are, left to right, Lona Andre, Ida Lupino, Toby Wing and Grace Bradley," with the article, "Baby Leroy's Screen Contract Approved, Four Comedy Actresses Also Signed by Studio for Film Jobs," Los Angeles Times, September 20, 1933.
Date:: September 19, 1933
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Muriel MacCormac kneels in the garden, Los Angeles, 1926

Description:: Photograph appears with the article, "Hoes and Hose: Being some closeups of members of the KHJ Garden Family," Los Angeles Times, 11 July 1926: H2.
Date:: July 1926
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Dick Winslow gardens, Los Angeles, 1926

Description:: Dick pushes a plow machine through plant stalks.
Date:: July 1926
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Children rehearsing for a Christmas play assisted by society women, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: Photograph of children rehearsing in costume for a Christmas play with the coaching assistance of two society women from the Social Service Auxiliary. The children are dance students of Roy Randolph. Joan Fulton (right) became an actress, also known as Joan Shawlee.
Date:: December 21, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Child dancer, Mary Lou Weaver, poses reclining [rephotographed], Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: Related to article, "Child Actors Seen in Recent Films," Los Angeles Times, October 13, 1935.
Date:: October 13, 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Dick Winslow gardens with a canine companion, Los Angeles, 1926

Description:: Dick uses a hoe in the garden while a panting dog sits near.
Date:: July 1926
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Mickey McBan gardens, Los Angeles, 1926

Description:: Photograph appears with the article, "Hoes and Hose: Being some closeups of members of the KHJ Garden Family," Los Angeles Times, 11 July 1926: H2.
Date:: July 1926
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Mexican film actress Mona Rico, Los Angeles, 1928

Description:: A portrait of child film actress Mona Rico, from Mexico, at the time that she came under contract for an acting job because of her beautiful hands. Photo (cropped) appears with the article "Court ties beauty to screen job," Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 1928: A5.
Date:: 1928
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Group of young actresses at court obtaining contract approvals, Los Angeles, 1930

Description:: A group of nine young women in court obtaining their contract approvals. Photo appears with the article, "Minors' Screen Contracts Approved: "Little Angel of Sing Sing" Among Aspirants in Court," Los Angeles Times, 09 Jul. 1930: A5.
Date:: July 08, 1930
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Child film actors Alberta Dugan and Dickie Jones were injured in a car accident, Los Angeles, 1936

Description:: While in a car with their mothers driving to court for approval of a film contract when Dickie's mother Mrs. LaVerne Jones stopped at a stop sign located at Third and Figueroa Streets when William E. Bruner drove into their car, throwing the children to the floor of the car.
Date:: March 18, 1936
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Cornelius Cole seated with child actor Richard Headrick, Los Angeles, 1920s

Description:: Cornelius Cole seated with child actor Richard Headrick on his lap. Headrick is holding a small American flag. Mr. Cole served as a California senator from 1863-1865 and 1867-1873.
Date:: 1920-1930
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Cornelius Cole seated with child actor Richard Headrick, Los Angeles, 1920s

Description:: Cornelius Cole seated with child actor Richard Headrick on his lap. Headrick is holding a small American flag. Mr. Cole served as a California senator from 1863-1865 and 1867-1873.
Date:: 1920-1930
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Shirley Temple riding a float as the Grand Marshal of 50th Tournament of Roses Parade, Pasadena, 1939

Description:: A similar photograph taken on the same occasion appears with the headline, “Fiftieth Rose Parade Thrills Record Throng,” Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan 1939: 2.
Date:: January 2, 1939
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

Patsy May, 20 months old, begins an acting career shortly after her adoption, Los Angeles, 1935

Description:: Patsy stands on a table holding a large sheet of paper.
Date:: December 1935
Resource Type:: still image
Collection:: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

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