This photo was taken within half an hour before the tragic Cocoanut Grove fire by a photographer who escaped. (41/57)

This photo was taken within half an hour before the tragic Cocoanut Grove fire by a photographer who escaped.

Mickey Alpert, master of ceremonies at the fatal night club, who fled the blaze uninjured, is sitting in the center of a group of soldiers from the play, “This is the Army”, which was appearing in Boston at the time. Peering over Alpert’s shoulder is Sgt. Ezra Stone, of radio, screen, and stage fame. All of the soldiers left before the tragedy.

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