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Love in the South Pacific

Love in the South Pacific

Mary Martin and Ezio Pinza play lovers in 1949's "South Pacific." The Rodgers and Hammerstein musical was notable for its progressive handling of issues of race and prejudice, and was the only musical to win all four acting awards at the Tonys.

In this photo: Mary Martin, Ezio Pinza

Photo: W. Eugene Smith./Time & Life Pictures/Getty Images

Jan 01, 1949
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