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That helmet which Red Hill used in his trips, saved his head from a terrific beating as he was tossed about

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That helmet which Red Hill used in his trips, saved his head from a terrific beating as he was tossed about

Date7/9/1945

Names

Munro, Ray (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: That helmet which Red Hill used in his trips; saved his head from a terrific beating as he was tossed about

Subject

Stunt performers

Medium

Photographs

Language

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0106916F

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