Movies
Frances Drake, a leading lady of the 1930s and ‘40s who was one of that era’s great brunet beauties of film, has died.
Jan. 22, 2000
Entertainment & Arts
Thanks to Sylvie Drake for her warm homage to the late French playwright Jean Anouilh (“Anouilh’s Plays: A Waltz With Tragedy,” Oct. 7).
Oct. 24, 1987
UCLA Sports
Thierry Vigneron of France, the first 19-foot pole vaulter, will join most of America’s premier vaulters in the Pepsi Invitational to be held Saturday, May 16, at UCLA’s Drake Stadium.
May 3, 1987
“This is my posse,” Frances McDormand said as she approached the hulking security men guarding the entrance to the Vanity Fair Oscar party Sunday night.
March 5, 2018
Sports
One team is coached by a former NBA player who had Larry Bird as a teammate.
March 22, 2002
Copyright laws in England ... green roofs in France ... destroyed pyramids in Peru ...
March 23, 2015
Travel & Experiences
SCENE I: A Parisian cafe, circa 1889. Scene II: Moustache Cafe, Los Angeles, 1989.
Feb. 5, 1989
Food
We call it French toast; in France it’s called pain perdu--”lost bread.”
Nov. 14, 1996
World & Nation
The former first lady ‘has not broken anything’ and hoped to be released today.
Feb. 18, 2008
Olympics
Former Millikan High School track star Mike Tully, the American outdoor record holder in the pole vault, will compete at the Pepsi Invitational track meet May 18 at UCLA’s Drake Stadium.
April 25, 1985