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[ Invitation to "The Five Pennies" under the patronage of Sir Eric and Lady Woodward, includes R.S.V.P form for donation to the Royal Blind Society]

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Paramount Pictures presents the World Premiere of the Dena Production "The Five Pennies" starring Danny Kaye, Prince Edward Theatre, Sydney, June 25, 1959. (General)

Courtesy Vision Australia (Copyright Notice)

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[ Danny Kaye, Tuesday Weld and boy at a party - scene from "The Five Pennies"]

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Mrs. L. Gardner to Abraham Lincoln, Wednesday, November 02, 1864 (Requests donation to Rochester Soldiers Aid Society)

Mrs. J. S. T. Stranahan to Abraham Lincoln, Saturday, January 23, 1864 (Requests donation to Brooklyn Sanitary Fair)

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Collection of production photographs from "The Five Pennies"

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[ Danny Kaye looks at Barbara Bel Geddes - scene from "The Five Pennies"]

[ Danny Kaye, Barbara Bel Geddes and baby on a bus - scene from "The Five Pennies"]

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correspondence invitation pennies five pennies patronage sir eric sir eric lady woodward lady woodward form p form donation royal society high resolution the danny kaye and sylvia fine collection music division performing arts encyclopedia manuscript royal blind society