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Photograph was edited for publication purposes; Title supplied by cataloger. Photograph caption dated September 7, 1962 reads, "Using an 8-mm. camera, the new teen movie company, Empire Productions, conducted 'screen tests' at its recent 'investors' meeting. Here, as other hopefuls wait in the background, Panorama City actor Darryl Mitry, 19, glares menacingly at Empire publicity man Rickie Bralver. From left at rear are Ken Kramer, Sherman Oaks, the director of photography; North Hollywood director Steve Marx, 15, and helping with sound is production supervisor Mike Karp, 15, also of North Hollywood."
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Teenagers--California--San Fernando Valley Boys--California--San Fernando Valley Motion pictures and teenagers--California--San Fernando Valley Motion picture actors and actresses--California--San Fernando Valley Motion picture studios--California--San Fernando Valley Sound--Recording and reproducing--California--San Fernando Valley Motion pictures--Production and direction--California--San Fernando Valley Screen tests San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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