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878:"'Our Gal Sunday' Star Tells Value of Being 'On the Spot'"
1125:"Helen Claire Subs in "Andrea" Role, Claudia Morgan Ill"
1051:"Southern Girl First "Find" of Season on New York Stage"
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936:"Helen Claire Joins Dr. Christian For New York Series"
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546:"Helen Claire Back North"
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