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Laugh Speedometer Sign
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Round laugh speedometer sign for the "Check and Double Check" movie, hanging from the Capitol Theatre canopy. The sign reads: "Laugh Speedometer for Amos 'N' Andy 'Check and Double Check' 10,000 Laghts 7,000 in this picture, Laughs Per Minute, Laugh Like You Never Laughed Before at the Funny Antics of Amos 'N' Andy in Their First Talking Picture."
October 28, 1930
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
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Amos 'n Andy on the Capitol Theatre Marquee
October 28, 1930
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, 21...
Telegram
October 27, 1930
Oversized telegram displayed in a empty store window and addressed to Mayor Albert G. Schmedeman inviting him to see the motion picture "Check and Double Check."
F&W Grand "Check and Double Check" Window Display
October 27, 1930
F&W Grand store window, located at 15 W. Main Street, displays 33 rpm records, jewelry, and advertising for Amos n' Andy in the film "Check and Double Check."
Motion Picture Advertisement
September 14, 1930
Motion picture advertisement for RKO Capitol Theatre's "Anybody's Woman" displayed at Breese Stevens Field. A man is standing at the concession stand below sign.
Capitol Theatre Marquee
April 3, 1930
Capitol Theatre marquee reads: "Superb Cast of Stars in 'The Climax' featuring Andy Clyde, Harry Gribbon, Jean Hersholt and Kathryn Crawford, A singing romance of flaming hearts."
Capitol Theatre Tower
February 5, 1930
View from across the street of the Capitol Theatre tower. "Love Parade" is advertised on the marquee. Three automobiles are in the street in front of Peoples Clothing Store at 213 State Street, and...
