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Photograph was edited for publication purposes; Title supplied by cataloger. Photograph dated January 5, 1954 shows Roy Samsom, 44. He was one of five men in violation of a city ordinance for participating in a stud poker game which was in progress at a private home located at 5215 Bellingham Street, North Hollywood. The men were fined $250 and booked at the Van Nuys Jail.; See images #00112773 through #00112774 for all photos in this series.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Crime--California--Los Angeles Poker players--California--Los Angeles Criminals--California--Los Angeles Police--California--Los Angeles Men--California--Burbank (Los Angeles County) Jails--California--Van Nuys (Los Angeles) Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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