January 16, 2011 | 7:20
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[Update: This truly is a mystery photo. It was taken near Hollywood and Sunset Boulevards and the set of “Intolerance” is in the background but there’s no information on what is occurring in the photo, which is undated.
[The picture was published Jan. 1, 1980, with an article by Eric Taub and John G. Watson about looking for old movie locations in Los Angeles. There aren’t any huge surprises in their feature, which covers the steps from “The Music Box” and some other Laurel and Hardy locations, Greystone Mansion, etc., but one must admire their diligence in tracking down information on “Casablanca.” ]
Here’s another crowd scene….
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Notice the Auto Club traffic sign…. [This is for you, Callbox Sam!]
… a mystery billboard and a very tiny mystery house….
… a mystery motorcycle…
… a mystery car …
… a mystery Spanish mission/service station… [Fill ‘er up, Padre.]
… mystery cowboys and a mystery photographer. A laurel and hearty handshake, perhaps?
Wait a moment. What’s this??
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