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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph dated March 20, 1950 was used in article dated March 24, 1950, article partially reads, "A 'blond wavy-haired' man today was sought by police on a report by Actress Alma Ross Prima that a new attempt had been made to enter her home here at 425 South Orchard Dr. Mrs. Prima told police that she discovered an open window at her home the same window used last Friday by a burglar who took jewelry valued at $2275. Mrs. Prima, divorced wife of Band Leader Louis Prima advised police to look for a 'blond wavy-haired' man in connection with the $2275 gem theft and in connection with the 'open window' report."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Crime--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Home invasion--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Burglary--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Jewelry theft--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Actresses--United States Women--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Dwellings--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Burbank (Los Angeles County, Calif.) Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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