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Emil Jannings Exercising

Date: 1927
Description: The famous German actor Emil Jannings is on the roof of his California home posing on a rowing machine. The original caption stamped on the back of the pri...
Poster

Poster for "The Broken Rosary"

Date: 1914
Description: Color lithograph poster on paper. At the top reads "The Dubinsky Corporation presents a new comedy of Youth," under which in larger letters is the title. U...
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Reginald Denny in "The Abysmal Brute"

Date: 1923
Description: A boxing referee raises the gloved hand of Pat Glendon, Jr. (played by Reginald Denny) to mark him the winner of the bout by knockout in this scene still f...
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Reginald Denny in "The Abysmal Brute"

Date: 1923
Description: Pat Glendon, Jr. (played by Reginald Denny) strikes a boxing pose near an open window. He wears white athletic shorts, an undershirt, and house slippers. A...
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Reginald Denny in "The Abysmal Brute"

Date: 1923
Description: The boxer Pat Glendon, Jr. (played by Reginald Denny) carries his unconscious boxing opponent in his arms as the referee and various trainers gather around...
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Theodore Roberts, Mary MacLaren, and Wallace Reid in "Across the Continent"

Date: 1922
Description: John Dent (played by Theodore Roberts) greets Louise Fowler (Mary MacLaren) and his son Jimmy Dent (Wallace Reid) after they have won a transcontinental au...
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John Gilbert and Jim Tully

Date: 1930
Description: Actor John Gilbert and boxer/author Jim Tully shake hands. Each is smiling and wearing a boxing glove on one hand. This publicity still may be a reference ...
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Men Into Space Toys

Date: 
Description: Display of toys. On the left is the Colonel McCauley Space Unit, which includes a clear plastic container shaped like a rocket holding action figures. Ther...
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Men Into Space Board Game

Date: 
Description: The board game for the television show Men Into Space. It includes game pieces, trivia cards, a game board, and a spinner.
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Men Into Space Col. McCauley Helmet

Date: 1960
Description: A young man models the Colonel McCauley space helmet based on the television show Men Into Space.
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Boys in KISS Makeup

Date: 06 1978
Description: Two boys are in the midst of a game of tug of war. They're dressed in overalls, jeans and t-shirts and are in full KISS makeup. KISS was a rock band which ...
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"Sic 'Em, Sam" Promotional Still

Date: 1918
Description: Democracy (played by Douglas Fairbanks) punches Prussianism (Bull Montana) on the jaw in a promotional still from "Sic 'Em, Sam" a short silent film made f...
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Will Rogers and his Family

Date: 1922
Description: Original caption: "Mr. and Mrs. Will Rogers, their three children and the pony and cart which was recently purchased for their enjoyment. Jimmy, who suppor...
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Cora Blanche Ogden Alexander and Blanche Sweet

Date: 1926
Description: Silent film star Blanche Sweet and her maternal grandmother Mrs. Cora Blanche Ogden Alexander wearing ice skates.
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Universal City Tour

Date: 1916
Description: Seven well-dressed tourists visit Universal City and pose with actor Rube Miller, one of the original Keystone Cops. A water tower is visible behind them.
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Emile de Antonio on East Hampton Beach

Date: 1971
Description: Emile de Antonio stands on a beach wearing a suit coat, pants and shoes while carrying logs and sticks of different sizes. He is turned to the side and is ...
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Tourists Visit Universal City

Date: 1916
Description: Seven well-dressed tourists visit Universal City and pose with actor Neal Hart who is in cowboy costume and has his horse nearby. A water tower is visible ...
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Emile de Antonio and Marietta Tree

Date: 1959
Description: Three people sit in pink and white lounge chairs on a large outdoor patio surrounded by green plants and trees. Emile de Antonio sits next to socialite Mar...
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Norma Talmadge and Lowell Sherman Scene Still

Date: 1920
Description: Margaret Vane (played by Norma Talmadge) has coffee with Paul Derreck (Lowell Sherman) in an exclusive hunting club in a scene still from "Yes or No" (1920...
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Wallace Reid Fishing

Date: 1922
Description: In a publicity still used to promote "The World's Champion," the silent film star Wallace Reid is shown fishing in a river, probably in Yosemite National P...

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