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Craig Russel as (far left) bloned bombshell Mae West, as a mop-haired Tina Turner and (right) as himself

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Craig Russel as (far left) bloned bombshell Mae West, as a mop-haired Tina Turner and (right) as himself

Date8/25/1987

Names

Bock, Tony (photographer)

Russell, Craig (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Craig Russel as (far left) bloned bombshell Mae West, as a mop-haired Tina Turner and (right) as himself.

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English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0078102F

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