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Matinee: 1939
Submitted by Ken on Tue, 10/23/2007 - 1:20pm.
"Belzoni, Miss., in the Delta area. Oct. 1939. Negro man entering movie theater by 'Colored' entrance." Photo and caption by Marion Post Wolcott for the Farm Security Administration. View full image.
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Submitted by Doug on Wed, 10/24/2007 - 8:59pm.
I'm really surprised I've never seen this before. The picture is so compelling both on the surface, and its depth.
Submitted by Ken on Wed, 10/24/2007 - 12:52pm.
There are now links below the image for purchasing prints.
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Submitted by IDLERACER on Tue, 10/23/2007 - 9:37pm.
The complete name of the movie on the poster (partially hidden by shadow) is "Feud Of The Range"
How do I purchase a print of this?
Submitted by MeganRuth on Tue, 10/23/2007 - 3:03pm.
I really love this photograph and would love to purchase a print.
Do you know how I can get one?
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