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Amos 'n Andy on the Capitol Theatre Marquee
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The Capitol Theatre marquee, 209 State Street, advertises Amos 'n Andy in "Check and Double Check" flanked by the Lurose' women's clothing store, 205 State Street, and the Kaybee clothing store, 213 State Street.
October 28, 1930
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
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