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Publicity Still of Valeska Suratt for the Fox Production The New York Peacock

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Valeska Suratt wears a spider dress and on her head is a webbed hat, proof positive that she is a vamp.

Date Created:
1917
Creator:
Fox Film Corporation

Publication Information

Creator Fox Film Corporation
Date Created 1917

Physical Description

Format Image
Dimensions 18 x 21 cm

Collection Information

Call Number NF Suratt, Valeska

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT UNDETERMINED
Conditions For Use This image is issued by the Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research. For further information, contact WCFTR. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Center. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied for resale or distribution as a photoprint, used as agency stock, or used in any other enterprise. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research.
Rights Holder Wisconsin Center for Film and Theater Research
Unique ID
W013KBN
Legacy ID
WHi 69376

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