Frank L. Shaw (1887—1957) was an American politician that served as Chairman of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors and the mayor of Los Angeles, California from July 1933 to September 1938. The intrigue and scandals surrounding his administration were dramatized (albeit in a 1950s setting) in the novel and film L.A. Confidential. Today, his administration is generally considered to be the most corrupt in the history of Los Angeles. In addition to the recall, Shaw is perhaps best remembered for addressing the nation by radio during the catastrophic Southern California floods of February 1938 and declaring that "the sun is shining in Southern California and all is well," even as thousands lost their homes, and dozens their lives, to the raging waters of the Los Angeles River. His callous response is often credited with providing the initial spark to the recall effort that ultimately unseated him. The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is the five member governing board of Los Angeles County. ... The City of Los Angeles (from Spanish Los Ángeles , meaning the angels), also known as L.A., is the second-largest city in the United States in terms of population, as well as one of the worlds most important economic, cultural, and entertainment centers. ... 1933 was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1938 was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... L.A. Confidential is a 1990 crime novel by James Ellroy that was turned into a 1997 film which tells the story of Los Angeles police in the 1950s, and police corruption bumping up against Hollywood celebrity. ... The City of Los Angeles (from Spanish Los Ángeles , meaning the angels), also known as L.A., is the second-largest city in the United States in terms of population, as well as one of the worlds most important economic, cultural, and entertainment centers. ... The Los Angeles River, looking north (upstream). ...

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• "FRANK SHAW". Frank Shaw, Mayor of Los Angeles, 1933-37. URL accessed on May 19, 2005.

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For other persons with this name, see John Porter. ... This is a list of mayors of Los Angeles, California. ... 1933 was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1938 was a common year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... Feltcher Brown Four term reform Los Angeles, California Mayor from September 26, 1938–June 30, 1953. ... The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors is the five member governing board of Los Angeles County. ... 1928 was a leap year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1932 is a leap year starting on a Friday. ...