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A crowded Plaza on Grand Canary Island caused when a movie crew decided to shoot some scenes there
A crowded Plaza on Grand Canary Island caused when a movie crew decided to shoot some scenes there

A crowded Plaza on Grand Canary Island caused when a movie crew decided to shoot some scenes there

Date1/26/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: A crowded Plaza on Grand Canary Islandécaused when a movie crew decided to shoot some scenes there?fails to slow the waiter of an out-door cafe; who takes foreigners; crowds and movie actors all in his stride. This is the newer; resort section of the main city of the island; Las Palmas.
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Photographs
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
    Usage Rights Copyright (Learn More)
    Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
    Object NumberTSPA_0118130F
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    Goode, Jeff
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    Valentine & Sons
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    Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
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    It's like a grand safari when the Diggins move. The 11 members of the Diggins family moved into town this k and caused quite a ripple in diplomatic circles. John R. who is the newly appointed deputy of teh Consul-General of the United States in Toronto, his wife Gisela and their nine children took over four apartments with six bedrooms, three kitchens, 10 closets and one full time maid. [Incomplete]
    Darrell, Dick
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    Russell, Jim
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    Bryant, George
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    Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022
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