Photograph of The Nicholas Brothers from Kid Millions

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A silver gelatin print depicting a black-and-white image of The Nicholas Brothers, Fayard and Harold Nicholas, from the film Kid Millions. The image features a young man, Fayard Nicholas, and his younger brother, Harold Nicholas; both wearing matching, white tuxedo outfits, complete with white top hats. Fayard Nicholas is depicted on the left side of the image, striking a pose in three quarters profile. He stands with his proper right leg extended out with his proper left arm extended out and bent upwards at the elbow. In his proper left hand he holds his top hat raised slightly above his head. In this proper right hand he holds a cane tucked under his arm. Harold Nicholas, depicted on the right side of the image, stands facing the viewer, with his arms extended at his side and wearing his top hat. He is depicted smiling, open mouthed, at the camera.

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