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Farouk: The Royal Wolf
Fatso and his subjects—and his charming, dancing girls
August
1
1952
Bob Considine
Farouk: The Royal Wolf
Bob Considine
August
1
1952
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Farouk: The Royal Wolf
Fatso and his subjects—and his charming, dancing girls
August
1
1952
Bob Considine
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