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Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Photograph caption dated September 2, 1957 reads, "World-famed canine performer Lassie and owner-trainer Weatherwax check favorable review of their Sunday night kiddie TV show in Daily Variety before starting morning workout on day off. Lassie is son of original collie who became No. 1 animal performer during 1940s with 'Lassie Come Home' and others."; See images #00112227 through #00112232 for all photos in this series.
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image
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Weatherwax, Rudd Animal trainers--California--Los Angeles Dog trainers--California--Los Angeles Dog owners--California--Los Angeles Lassie (Dog) Lassie (Fictitious character) Dogs--California--Los Angeles Collie--California--Los Angeles Working dogs--California--Los Angeles Animals as actors--United States Dogs on television Dogs in motion pictures Periodicals Reading--California--Los Angeles North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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