(Saturday, May 5, 1934) — Woman Haters, the first short subject for Columbia Pictures starring American slapstick comedy team the Three Stooges, was released today; directed by Archie Gottler.
Category Archives: 1930s
First laundromat opens in Texas 80 years ago today (Apr 18 1934)
(Wednesday, April 18, 1934) — The first laundromat, called a “Washateria,” was opened today by John F. Cantrell in Fort Worth, Texas, as four electric washing machines were rented to members of the public on an hourly basis.
Share this:
First Masters Tournament opens 80 years ago today (Mar 22 1934)
(Thursday, March 22, 1934) — The first Masters Tournament opened today in Augusta, Georgia, under the title “Augusta National Invitation Tournament,” which was won three days later by Horton Smith.
Share this:
‘Cavalcade’ wins Outstanding Production at 6th Academy Awards 80 years ago this hour (Mar 16 1934)
Video: '1932-33 Oscar Winners'
(Friday, March 16, 1934, 8:00 p.m. PST) — Cavalcade, a drama film about a British family that survives war and changing times, won three Oscars tonight at the 6th Academy Awards, including Outstanding Production and Frank Lloyd for Best Director. Continue reading ‘Cavalcade’ wins Outstanding Production at 6th Academy Awards 80 years ago this hour (Mar 16 1934)
Share this:
Bank robber John Dillinger escapes from jail 80 years ago today (Mar 3 1934)
Video: 'JOHN DILLINGER ESCAPES FROM CROWN POINT,INDIANA WOODEN GUN'
(Saturday, March 3, 1934) — Bank robber John Dillinger escaped from the Lake County Jail in Crown Point, Indiana, today along with another prisoner, Herbert Youngblood.
Share this:
‘It Happened One Night’ premieres in New York 80 years ago today (Feb 22 1934)
Video: 'It Happened One Night'
(Thursday, February 22, 1934) — It Happened One Night, a screwball comedy film about a pampered socialite who tries to get out from under her father’s thumb and falls in love with a roguish reporter, premiered today at New York’s Radio City Music Hall.
Directed by Frank Capra, the film starred Clark Gable, Claudette Colbert and Walter Connolly.
Share this:
Apollo Theater opens in Harlem 80 years ago today (Jan 26 1934)
Video: 'Apollo Theater Tour with Billy Mitchell' (7 videos in playlist)
(Friday, January 26, 1934) — The Apollo Theater opened today in New York City’s Harlem district with the show “Jazz a la Carte” headlined by Benny Carter and his Orchestra, Ralph Cooper and Aida Ward.
Share this:
‘Sons of the Desert’ released in U.S. theaters 80 years ago today (12/29/1933)
Video: 'Sons of the Desert Fan Made Trailer'
(Friday, December 29, 1933) — Sons of the Desert, a Laurel and Hardy comedy film about two friends who hatch a harebrained scheme to attend a lodge convention over their wives’ objections, was released today in U.S. theaters.
Directed by William A. Seiter, the film starred Stan Laurel, Oliver Hardy, Charley Chase and Mae Busch.
Share this:
Nissan Motor Co. founded in Yokohama, Japan 80 years ago today (12/26/1933)
Video: 'Nissan Company History Video'
(Tuesday, December 26, 1933; during the Great Depression) — Nissan Motor Company was founded today in Yokohama, Japan, as the Automobile Manufacturing Co.
Share this:
Germans celebrate first Christmas under Nazi rule 80 years ago today (12/25/1933)
Video: 'The World At War: A New Germany 2/5' (Christmas 1933 at 2:23)
(Monday, December 25, 1933) — Germany, with Jews out of the civil service, concentration camps full and living under a permantent state of emergency, today celebrated the nation’s first Christmas under Nazi rule.
