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Photograph was edited for publication purposes; Photograph was also used for article dated December 14, 1962. Photograph dated December 21, 1960 shows singer and songwriter, Harry Barris at the piano in his North Hollywood home. Barris was a member of the trio 'Rhythm Boys,' with Al Rinker and Bing Crosby and wrote a number of hit songs including, 'Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams,' 'I Surrender, Dear,' 'Little Dutch Mill,' 'At Your Command,' and 'Lies.' He also appeared in over fifty motion pictures including, 'King of Jazz,' 'Some Like It Hot,' and 'Show Boat.'
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Barris, Harry,--1905-1962 Barris, Harry,--1905-1962--Homes and haunts Singers--United States Composers--United States Motion picture actors and actresses--United States Singing--California--Los Angeles Pianos Dwellings--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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