Photograph of Jim Thorpe and family attending the premiere of the movie based on Thorpe’s life.
original note reads:
movie premire
L to R
1. Sgt. Carl Thorpe, son
2. Jim Thorpe
3. Phyllis Thaxter, star of movie
4. Gov. John S. Fine, PA
5. Brig. Gen. Arthur Trudeau
Aug. 23, 1951
Photographer: unknown
Collection: Steckbeck
Photo ID: SK-27-08
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