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Olsen & Johnson Milking Cows
April 16, 1932
Olson & Johnson milking cows in front of the Orpheum Theatre, 216 State Street, promoting their show "Atrocities of 1932."
Olsen and Johnson Posing with Streetcar
April 15, 1932
Comedians Ole Olsen and "Chic" Johnson, called "the mirth provokers of a nation," posing in front of a streetcar that displays an advertisement for their "Atrocities of 1932" performance at the Orp...
Olsen & Johnson Promoting their Show
April 16, 1932
Surrounded by onlookers, Ole Olsen and Chic Johnson are riding in a wire cage on the back of a "Federal" brand truck. The truck is on the bed of another "Federal" brand truck and is used to promote...
Orpheum Theatre Marquee at Night
October 4, 1937
Orpheum Theatre marquee advertising "Lost Horizon" starring Ronald Colman. 216 State Street.
Orpheum Theatre Marquee
October 30, 1934
The Orpheum Theatre, 216 State Street, with marquee advertising "Cleopatra" with Claudette Colbert and Warren William.
Orpheum Theater
August 6, 1933
"Gold Diggers of 1933" on Orpheum Theater marquee, 216 State Street. The entrance to Weber's Restaurant is on the left side of the theater.
