- Photograph by
- Perfect Photo Reproduction Company, English
- Subject of
- Nicholas, Fayard, American, 1914 - 2006
- Nicholas, Harold, American, 1921 - 2000
- Date
- 1934
- Medium
- silver and photographic gelatin on photographic paper
- Dimensions
- H x W (Image): 9 7/16 × 7 3/8 in. (24 × 18.7 cm)
- H x W (Sheet): 10 1/16 × 7 15/16 in. (25.5 × 20.2 cm)
- Description
- 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. Along the bottom of the image is black text that reads, [FROM THE FILM "KID MILLIONS"]. On the back of the photograph, along the bottom center edge, is stamp from the photograph manufacturer that reads, [Phone TEMPLE BAR 6547. / PERFECT PHOTO REPRODUCTION Co. / Coliseum Chambers / 24 CHANDOS STREET, W.C.2 / MANAGER: - JOE DAVIS.].
- Place captured
- Calabasas, Los Angeles County, California, United States, North and Central America
- Collection title
- The Laura Cathrell Show-Down Magazine Collection
- Classification
- Photographs and Still Images
- Type
- gelatin silver prints
- portraits
- Topic
- Comedy
- Film
- Hollywood (Film)
- Minstrel shows
- Photography
- Tap dancing
- Credit Line
- Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
- Object number
- 2013.46.25.48
- Restrictions & Rights
- Unknown - Restrictions Possible
- Rights assessment and proper usage is the responsibility of the user.




