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Description Photo of the christening of the Liberty Ship S. S. Carole Lombard on January 15, 1944; this was one day short of the second anniversary of Lombard's death in a plane crash while on a publicity tour to promote the sale of Liberty Bonds. At back are Clark Gable, now an army captain and Lombard's widower and Mrs. Walter Lang (Madalynne Field), who was Lombard's secretary. Actress Irene Dunne, who was a good friend of Lombard's, christens the ship along with Louis B. Mayer, head of MGM studios.
Date January 15, 1944 date stamp at back
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Author Acme Telephoto
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(Reusing this file)		 Pre-1978 no mark
  • To be certain the date was right for checking original copyright records, an internet search was done for SS Carole Lombard. Other news photos taken by other wire services were located:
  • A search for original registrations was done in artwork for the year 1944. There were no listings for Acme Telephoto or Acme News Photos. There's no evidence of original registration for this photo.

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