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FICTION
The Sour Puss
Showdown for a tough guy who could always be trusted to step on somebody for a laugh
October
1
1935
ROBERT CARSON
JOHN GROTH
The Sour Puss
ROBERT CARSON
October
1
1935
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FICTION
The Sour Puss
Showdown for a tough guy who could always be trusted to step on somebody for a laugh
October
1
1935
ROBERT CARSON
JOHN GROTH
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