Group portrait of the Christmas cast party for Lew Leslie's "Blackbirds of 1928"

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Black and white silver gelatin photograph of a group portrait from the Christmas cast party for Lew Leslie's play, "Blackbirds of 1928," Paris production in 1929. The photograph depicts a large group arranged on a small stage in three rows, the first row seated on the edge of the stage, the second row seated on chairs, and the third row standing behind them. A dark curtain is visible in the background, with tables and chairs to the side and three light fixtures above. A small toy French bulldog is placed on the ground front and center of the group. Most individuals are looking towards the camera and smiling.

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