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'Noir Afloat'
On May 5, 1938, Tony Cornero opened the gambling boat the Rex. Crowds of people arrived at Santa Monica Pier, hoping to get a water taxi ride out to the ship.

On May 5, 1938, Tony Cornero opened the gambling boat the Rex. Crowds of people arrived at Santa Monica Pier, hoping to get a water taxi ride out to the ship.