Gaylord Glimpses, October 1926...

With this issue of Gaylord Glimpses, on page 4 there is a history of Santa Cruz Island, part of the Channel Islands off of our coast, which you can view as you take the 101 up to Santa Barbara.
Starting on page 8, another history lesson, this one concerning the origins of Los Angeles and California.
On page 11, a photo of Gaylord resident and actress, Miss Marjorie Daw. Miss Daw was featured in over 70 films from 1914-28. She starred with Mary Pickford in 'Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm' in 1917 and also starred with Douglas Fairbanks in 7 films. Due to this working relationship with both Fairbanks and Pickford, I am sure is the reason why Miss Daw was one of Mary Pickford's bridal attendants at her wedding to Douglas Fairbanks in 1920. And, Marjorie Daw starred with fellow Gaylord resident, Constance Talmadge in 'The Dangerous Maid' from 1923 (the year before the Gaylord opened).
On pages 12 & 13, a feature on opera in Los Angeles, with photos of two of the stars, Tito Schipa and Rosa Raisa, who resided at the Gaylord during their time here. Miss Raisa was a choice of Toscanini for his La Scala premiers.
Page 18, a HILARIOUS directive from the Gaylord management on banning the 'Charleston' dance from the Gaylord's Fountain Room dance floor. Stating, 'We do not feel that an exhibition dance such as 'The Charleston' has a justifiable place in any ballroom...' And some of you thought I was strict?!
Page 19, listed as one of the Gaylord residents is Senor & Senora Edwardo Ortiz and his family, from Mexico City. If you go to the glass case, opposite the passenger elevators, you will find their signatures on the Guest Registry. I always wondered who this family was and have now found that Senor Ortiz was the Secretary of Communication & Public Works for the Republic of Mexico.
Page 20, mention of Gaylord resident and actress, Marie Crisp throwing a dinner party across the street at the Cocoanut Grove nightclub. Miss Crisp was in 6 films, the biggest one being Charlie Chaplin's 'The Idle Class' from 1921. Her guests that evening included Julanne Johnstone, 43 films from 1917-34, Virginia Valli, 65 films between 1916-31 and Anita Stewart, 99 films between 1911-28, amongst other guests.
Page 21, listed is Oscar Shaw, who in 1926 starred with Norma Shearer in 'Upstage.'
As always, enjoy the history!

AIDS Walk, Los Angeles...

Yesterday, I participated in AIDS Walk, Los Angeles with more than 30,000 other people. There were people from every walk of life out there pounding the pavement for 6 miles in the sun & heat, early on a Sunday morning. Along with major corporations having teams out there walking and many teams from all of the area university fraternities & sororities. It was uplifting to witness the sea of humanity walking down La Cienega Blvd who came out to support this cause. Over $3 million was raised for research, education and for the care of those living with HIV/AIDS.

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These 2 units will not be available for long!

And don't forget the One Bedroom still AVAILABLE,

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sleepy town...

Last weekend, I went up to visit my fiance in his hometown of Bakersfield. This is about a 2 hour drive up the 5 and the 99, I of course booked it in an hour and a half (having a father who was a New York State Trooper does wonders in driver's education as a kid!). Bakersfield is a bit of a honkytonk, sleepy town where a lot of country western music (think Buck Owens and others) has come out of, with industries in agriculture and oil. These days, downtown Bakersfield is full of antique shops. One on every corner and it seems like 2-3 more in between. If you are looking for old mason jars or old cow skulls this is the place to go! We also went to the 'Peddler's Fair' at Pioneer Village (where many of the original, historic homes from the area have been moved to) on Sunday morning. It's a quick get away and I plan to do some more exploring there when I return, along the Kern River and surrounding small towns.

The big event though, was meeting the fiance's mother for the 1st time at dinner on Sunday evening. A devout catholic, proud latina women (YIKES! I was thinking.). She is a cute woman with her long, grey hair twisted in a small braid on top of her head. All was very cordial and when I finally returned home to L.A., later that night, I was told she thought I was nice. So, I guess I somewhat passed, Phew! The last thing I want to do is to come between a devout catholic, proud latina women and her baby son.

Now, we will just have to see what that baby son can do when he serves the Thanksgiving turkey, in November, at the family table!

and after your Bike Ride...

Come enjoy a few laughs at this Sunday night's Comedy Night, in the Gaylord Lobby, starting at 8pm and hosted by our very own Carl Kozlowski!

Cyclists...

Coming up this Sunday, Oct 9th, from 10am - 3pm, a bike ride, check out the link at www.ciclavia.org for more info and join in, all you pedal pushers!

All Souls Day...

or, Dia de los Muertos will take place Saturday, Oct 22nd, from 12pm-12am, at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. Come celebrate the Day of the Dead and look for other events around the city (Olvera Street downtown) related to this celebration of our predecessors. Go to ladayofthedead.com for more info on what takes place at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. This is a colorful, imaginative, musical event not to be missed!