Printing plate of Mildred Smith and Alfred Drake

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A printing plate of Mildred Smith and Alfred Drake. Smith is featured on the left side wearing a light-colored jacket. Drake is on the right side leaning his head on Smith's shoulder. The two actors were promoting the Broadway show Beggar's Holiday. The back of the plate has an inscription that reads [50,549-a / Drake and Smith / Beggars Holiday / Stage].

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