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Buster Keaton and monkey

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Buster Keaton sits with Josephine the monkey on the set of the film 'The Cameraman'. Josephine is dressed in a sailor suit and wears a small hat.

Creator:
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (creator)

Publication Information

Creator
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (creator)

Physical Description

Format
Image
Dimensions
26 x 20cm

Collection Information

Call Number
PH 7162
Media Number
80,14

Copyright Information

Copyright Status
COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Unique ID
W019ZT7

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