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Photograph was edited for publication purposes; Title supplied by cataloger. Leon Ames and his wife of 55 years, Christine Gossett, made their home at 12245 Viewcrest Road in Studio City. Ames is best known for his work on movies such as, 'The Postman Always Rings Twice' and 'Meet Me in St. Louis,' as well as his work on a number of television shows including, 'Life with Father' and 'Mr. Ed.' Ames was also one of the founders of the Screen Actors Guild and served as the organization's president in 1957. Photograph dated January 27, 1954 shows actor Leon Ames and wife, Christine Gossett, relaxing poolside with their dogs in the backyard of their Studio City home.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Ames, Leon,--1902-1993--Homes and haunts Ames, Leon,--1902-1993--Family Actors--United States Couples--California--Los Angeles Dog owners--California--Los Angeles Pets--California--Los Angeles Dogs--California--Los Angeles Dwellings--California--Studio City (Los Angeles) Swimming pools--California--Studio City (Los Angeles) Backyards--California--Studio City (Los Angeles) Backyard gardens--California--Studio City (Los Angeles) Landscape plants--California--Los Angeles Shrubs--California--Los Angeles Trees--California--Los Angeles Garden ornaments and furniture--California--Los Angeles Lawn chairs--California--Los Angeles Gliders (Outdoor furniture)--California--Los Angeles Reflections Studio City (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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