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Olsen, right, and Johnson laugh over a gag as they plan a new picture
Olsen, right, and Johnson laugh over a gag as they plan a new picture

Olsen, right, and Johnson laugh over a gag as they plan a new picture

Date8/12/1944
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Original Toronto Star caption: Olsen, right, and Johnson laugh over a gag as they plan a new picture.
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
    Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
    Object NumberTSPA_0071712F
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