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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated April 7, 1954 reads, "Comic Red Skelton, one of Hollywood headliners booked for appearances at annual Police Show, sets about familiarizing himself with police life with the aid of Policewoman Joan Wharmby and Officer Trevor Simpson. Tickets of Shrine Auditorium show, will run May 6-19, are available at all police stations."
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Skelton, Red,--1913-1997 Los Angeles (Calif.).--Police Department Police-community relations--California--Los Angeles Police vehicles--California--Los Angeles Policewomen--California--Los Angeles Police--California--Los Angeles Police--Uniforms Fund raisers (Persons)--California--Los Angeles Fund raising--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Los Angeles Comedians--United States Valley Times Collection photographs Portrait photographs Group portraits
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