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PICTORIAL FEATURES
The Birth of a Gag
Aims to reduce gagmen mortality rates
July
1
1938
E. SIMMS CAMPBELL
E. SIMMS CAMPBELL
The Birth of a Gag
E. SIMMS CAMPBELL
July
1
1938
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PICTORIAL FEATURES
The Birth of a Gag
Aims to reduce gagmen mortality rates
July
1
1938
E. SIMMS CAMPBELL
E. SIMMS CAMPBELL
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