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HOLLYWOOD
The American Hero Grows Older
Yes, Santa, there is a Virginian
May
1
1961
THOMAS B. MORGAN
Bert Stern
The American Hero Grows Older
THOMAS B. MORGAN
May
1
1961
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HOLLYWOOD
The American Hero Grows Older
Yes, Santa, there is a Virginian
May
1
1961
THOMAS B. MORGAN
Bert Stern
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