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Originally Posted by HossC
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How much do you think that cake weighed? (Answer at bottom)
The only description with this photo (other than the 1/19/34 date) is "Carl Laemmle, Sr., presenting piece of birthday cake to
Carl Laemmle, Jr.". However, I believe the guy in the cowboy hat is western star
Ken Maynard.
In
1934, Maynard and his then-wife Mary were living at
315 S. Las Palmas Avenue.
Here's a photo of Maynard from 1962 (the caption is cut off on the original):
Historic Images Outlet
Maynard
tripped on a step in 1971 ("I was sober, too.") and injured a leg. He
died in 1973.
Back to the cake . . . whoever guessed 67 pounds . . . you win!
January 18, 1934,
Los Angeles Times @ ProQuest via LA Public Library