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Peter Maas was in Toronto yesterday publicizing his book Serpico and the smash-hit movie of the same title
Peter Maas was in Toronto yesterday publicizing his book Serpico and the smash-hit movie of the same title

Peter Maas was in Toronto yesterday publicizing his book Serpico and the smash-hit movie of the same title

Date3/5/1974
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Original Toronto Star caption: Peter Maas was in Toronto yesterday publicizing his book Serpico and the smash-hit movie of the same title. Maas; an investigative reporter; has written three books.
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0099957F
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