Title supplied by cataloger.; Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Photograph dated January 4, 1929 used for an article dated July 31, 1929; the caption reads, "Ruby Keeler, Al Jolson's beautiful wife, who was forced to give up her starring role in a New York musical comedy when suddenly stricken by a serious illness, depends on surgeons' skill to save her life by an emergency operation." Jolson and Keeler are seen here on the City of Honolulu liner after a trip to Hawaii.
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Jolson, Al,--1886-1950 Keeler, Ruby City of Honolulu (Ship) Entertainers--United States Singers--United States Actors--United States Actresses--United States Comedians--United States Couples--California--Los Angeles Women--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Ukuleles Flower arrangements Leis--California--Los Angeles Ocean liners--United States San Pedro (Los Angeles, Calif.) Los Angeles Harbor (Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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