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Pablo the Magician
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Pablo the Magician holding a "Capital Times" newspaper in the lobby of the Orpheum Theatre. He is using the newspaper in his act with Fanchon and Marco's show, "Gobs of Joy in Bermuda."
June 17, 1932
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
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W013B0J
WHi 17870
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RKO Show Advertising
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Reri at Grace Beauty Shop
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Ida Osthoff, manager of the Grace Beauty Shop, 130 State Street, does a manicure, and Pearl Holman gives a finger wave to Reri (Anne Chevalier). Chevalier was the Tahitian star of the Fanchon and M...
Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse Viewing Contest Entries
September 3, 1932
Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse viewing contest entries for The Capital Times' recent Movie Star Coloring contest held in celebration of RKO's Greater Show Season, appearing in Fanchon & Marco's "Mou...
Girls Listening to Small Radio
November 10, 1932
Fanchon & Marco "Irene Girls" listening to a small radio backstage at the Orpheum Theatre. Fanchon & Marco were a brother and sister choreography duo who toured the country with variety shows in th...
Golf Stunt
June 17, 1932
Men posing during a golf stunt, as they try to hit a golf ball off a man's nose while he is lying on his back on the floor in the lobby of the Orpheum Theatre. This was a promotion for the Fanchon ...
