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Capitol Theatre Marquee
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View across street towards the Capitol Theatre marquee, 209-211 State Street. The signs on the marquee read: "Stage - Shoot the Works - Musical Comedy," "Screen - McLaglen - "Laughing at Life."
March 10, 1934
McVicar, Angus Boyd, 1903-1964
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