Crowd of people buying war bonds, New York City, New York, U.S.A., 1917

On the streets of Broadway, a crowd of people buy war bonds from a salesgirl known as "The Little Colonel". Famous theater producer David Belasco buys a war bond from her, New York City, New York, U.S.A., 1917. David Belasco was an American theatrical producer, impresario, director, and playwright. He was the first writer to adapt the short story Madame Butterfly for the stage. He launched the theatrical career of many actors, including James O'Neill, Mary Pickford, Lenore Ulric, and Barbara Stanwyck.