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    Sep 2, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  1. Classic Hollywood: The movies at work

    As far back as Louis Lumière's 1895 "Workers Leaving the Lumiere Factory in Lyon" 46-second short, work has been a central theme in motion pictures.¶There have been stark dramas about officer workers as drones (King Vidor's 1928 "The Crowd"), satires (Charlie Chaplin's 1936 "Modern Times"), angry explorations of the hardships of unemployment (John Ford's 1940 "The Grapes of Wrath") and the dangers of certain occupations (Ford's 1941 "How Green Was My Valley" about miners) or political statements such as 1979's "Norma Rae," which examined the struggle to unionize a factory. More recent films such as 1999's "Office Space" have skewered the world of bored computer drones. ¶ So in honor of Labor Day, here are some of the best Hollywood films about the workplace, whether it's an office, a farm — or even the circus.
    As far back as Louis Lumière's 1895 "Workers Leaving the Lumiere Factory in Lyon" 46-second short, work has been a central theme in motion pictures.¶There have been stark dramas about officer workers as drones (King Vidor's 1928 "The Crowd"), satires...

    Tags: The Grapes of Wrath (movie), Human Interest, Modern Times (movie), Doris Day, Jessica Lange

  2. Aug 10, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  3. Dale Olson dies at 78; publicity agent for Rock Hudson, other stars

    Dale Olson, an elder statesman of the Hollywood publicity corps whose assignments over a four-decade career included representing Rock Hudson during the last months of the actor's struggle with AIDS, died Thursday of complications of liver cancer. He was 78.
    Dale Olson, an elder statesman of the Hollywood publicity corps whose assignments over a four-decade career included representing Rock Hudson during the last months of the actor's struggle with AIDS, died Thursday of complications of liver cancer. He...

    Tags: Sally Kirkland, Public Relations, Sidney Poitier, Robert Duvall, Diseases and Illnesses

  4. Jun 26, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  5. In midst of scandal, Travolta is all smiles at 'Savages' premiere

    If John Travolta was worried about facing the public after coming up against a handful of recent sexual harassment accusations, he wasn't showing it at Monday’s premiere of the new Oliver Stone film "Savages."
    If John Travolta was worried about facing the public after coming up against a handful of recent sexual harassment accusations, he wasn't showing it at Monday’s premiere of the new Oliver Stone film "Savages." This spring Travolta was sued...

    Tags: Sex Crimes, Royal Caribbean International, Oliver Stone, Laws, Litigation

  6. Jun 8, 2012 | Los Angeles Times
  7. Shirley MacLaine's AFI tribute: Thanks parents, shares world vision

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    Shirley MacLaine's AFI Lifetime Achievement: Warren Beatty, Jack Nicholson, Sally Field, Julia Roberts and Meryl Streep honor Shirley MacLaine at award ceremony....
  8. May 8, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  9. Digby Wolfe dies at 82; co-creator of 'Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In'

    Digby Wolfe, an Emmy Award-winning comedy writer who helped producer George Schlatter develop "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In," a landmark TV series that became an overnight sensation in the late 1960s, has died. He was 82.
    Digby Wolfe, an Emmy Award-winning comedy writer who helped producer George Schlatter develop "Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In," a landmark TV series that became an overnight sensation in the late 1960s, has died. He was 82. Wolfe, who later became a professor...

    Tags: Television, Lung Cancer, University of New Mexico, BBC, Alan Sues

  10. May 3, 2012 | Los Angeles Times
  11. Around Town: Marvel legend Stan Lee hosts 'Avengers' screening

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    Marvel Comics' guru Stan Lee will be honored with the Ronald Reagan Foundation "Great Communicator" Award and will host a screening of "The Avengers," which is opening theatrically this weekend, at the Catalina Film Festival. The festival, which runs...
  12. Apr 9, 2012 |Story| Los Angeles Times
  13. Mike Wallace dies at 93; '60 Minutes' pioneer

    As the self-described "black hat" of television's premier newsmagazine "60 Minutes," Mike Wallace crafted a persona of a probing reporter known for his often caustic questioning of sometimes reluctant guests on the program.
    As the self-described "black hat" of television's premier newsmagazine "60 Minutes," Mike Wallace crafted a persona of a probing reporter known for his often caustic questioning of sometimes reluctant guests on the program. Beginning in 1968, as one of...

    Tags: New Canaan, Politics, Elections, Concerts, Mike Wallace

  14. Jan 30, 2012 |Resource Link| Los Angeles Times
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  17. 'Kourtney and Kim' finale ratings prove Kardashian era abides

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    "Kourtney & Kim Take New York" drew big ratings in its Sunday finale....
  18. Jan 30, 2012 | Los Angeles Times
  19. Down two! Nicole Scherzinger out as judge on 'The X Factor'

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    X Factor: Pop singer Nicole Scherzinger off 'The X Factor' judges panel...
  20. Feb 10, 2012 | Los Angeles Times
  21. Late Night: Michelle Dockery says men are 'terrified' of her

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    "Downton Abbey" star Michelle Dockery tells David Letterman that men are terrified of sleeping with her....
  22. Feb 13, 2012 | Los Angeles Times
  23. 'Downton Abbey' recap: Goodbye, cruel world

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    Kissing, marriage and death come to Downton Abbey, all in one episode....
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