Christmas school play, "Tommy Murphy's Christmas" performed at Malaga Cove School, Palos Verdes Estates, California

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CollectionPalos Verdes Homes Association Photo CollectionDate1927-12-17DescriptionImage shows group portrait of the cast from the school play, "Tommy Murphy's Christmas," performed for Christmas on the auditorium stage of Malaga Cove School on December 17, 1927. The children are dressed in costume, gathered on a stage flanked by Christmas trees. A plywood interior stage set is visible behind the cast, and a grand piano is visible in foreground at right. The production was given to start a fund to buy pictures for the Malaga Cove School. Scenery was painted by Ellis Yarnell, Sr., and the part of Santa Claus was played by James Woosley, Chief of Police of Palos Verdes Estates from 1924-1942.NotesPhoto Source: Palos Verdes Homes AssociationCitation: Palos Verdes Bulletin, January 1928, p. 3.Two prints available; one copy print by Robert C. Schaeffer, Palos Verdes Estates.Photo Format1 photographic print (b/w)Held ByPalos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library. Local History CenterBar Code000031955Shelf LocationPVLH.PVSD.29.86Restrictions on AccessElectronically digitized by the Palos Verdes Library District from the Palos Verdes Library Local History Room Photo Collection. Copyright status must be investigated before publishing or commercial use. To obtain permission and images for publication purposes please contact the Palos Verdes Library District.Address375, Via Almar, Palos Verdes Estates, 90274, USALocation^[1]

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SubjectMalaga Cove School (Palos Verdes Estates, Calif.)Schools--California--Palos Verdes EstatesChristmas playsChildren's playsTime Period1921-1930

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