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Corben Christening
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RKO motion picture actress Raquel Torres christening the new model airplane manufactured in Madison by Orland Corben. Corben had flown the airplane that brought Torres to Madison for an appearance at the Orpheum Theatre, and he probably arranged for her participation then. The new plane was the Corben Junior Ace. (The use of soda pop rather than champagne for the christening was necessitated by Prohibition.)
August 12, 1932
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
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Raquel Torres Holding a Dog
August 12, 1932
Portrait of Raquel Torres, actress and RKO star, holding a small dog.
Raquel Torres with DeSoto Automobile
August 12, 1932
Raquel Torres, actress, RKO star, is standing next to a DeSoto automobile.
RKO Show Advertising
August 13, 1932
"RKO Greater Show Season" promotional truck with calliope, and signs advertising Raquel Torres in Fanchon and Marco's "Malibu Beach" and Jack Holt and Ralph Graves in "War Correspondent" at the RKO...
Raquel Torres at Bastick Beauty Shop
August 12, 1932
Actress Raquel Torres has her hair dressed by Rose Bastick at Bastick Beauty Shop, 18 E. Mifflin Street.
Raquel Torres Modeling at Heller's
August 12, 1932
Raquel Torres modeling a dress and hat at Heller's, 205 State Street.
Raquel Torres Visits Grace Beauty Shop
August 12, 1932
Actress Raquel Torres gets a facial from Ida Osthoff, manager of Grace Beauty Shop 132 State Street, while Josephine Armbrecht, beauty operator, gives her a manicure.
