SummaryPublicity still for "The Jackie Robinson Story" showing close-up of Brooklyn Dodgers second baseman Jackie Robinson and Ruby Dee. Caption on verso: "Jackie Robinson plays himself and Ruby Dee plays the girl he marries in 'The Jackie Robinson Story,' which arrives at the Astor Theater for a gala benefit premiere on Tuesday evening. All proceeds to to Youth United, child welfare organization. Regular showings of the film start at the Astor on Wednesday."
NoteOn verso: date stamped: May 14, 1950. Title supplied by cataloger. Retouched; grease pencil cropping marks.
Publisher[Brooklyn Eagle]
SubjectRobinson, Jackie, 1919-1972 ; Dee, Ruby ; Brooklyn Dodgers (Baseball team) ; African American baseball players -- New York (State) -- New York ; African American actresses -- New York (State) -- New York
Cite AsBrooklyn Daily Eagle photographs, Brooklyn Public Library, Center for Brooklyn History
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