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(Continued from Pago 11.) concerned, they go about their duties of man-servanta to the fearful Diavolo, taking time out occasionally to mimle and befuddle practically ali|| the principals with their Inimitable brand buffoonery, "Fm Diavolo": is reported to be the most pretentions of the Laurel and Hardy feature- length productions. Under the direc tion of Hal Noach, reproductions of the settings occupy a full city block, and the general atmosphere was populated by several thousand people xiressed in colourful raiment.

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