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As the newspapers reported itThe death of Rudolph Valentino

2 days of original coverage, September 2, 1926 to September 3, 1926, one clipping a day from the papers of 1926. Newest last, the way readers lived it.

Thursday, September 2, 1926

Valentino's funeral · the brother from Italy

As printed: SHEIK'S MANAGER WELCOMES ALBERTO

The Washington Times, Washington, District Of Columbia: SHEIK'S MANAGER WELCOMES ALBERTO

ContextRudolph Valentino, the screen's most famous romantic lead, died in New York on August 23 at 31 after an operation for a perforated ulcer; crowds rioted outside the funeral parlor where he lies. His brother has now crossed from Italy and has seen him for the last time.

The Washington Times · Washington, District Of Columbia · page 1 · View the page at the Library of Congress
Only in 1 of the day's 80 papers.

Friday, September 3, 1926

Valentino · the body goes west

As printed: VALENTINO NOW ON LAST TRIP TO HOLLYWOOD

ContextRudolph Valentino, the screen's great romantic lead, died in New York on August 23 at 31, and crowds rioted outside the funeral parlor where he lay. A flower-banked special car has now left New York for Hollywood, carrying his brother Alberto, his manager George Ullman, and Pola Negri, who announced her engagement to him before his death.

Douglas Daily Dispatch · Douglas, Arizona · page 1 · View the page at the Library of Congress
Ran in 5 of 70 papers that day.
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