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The little clay cart <Mrcchakatika> : a Hindu drama attributed to King Shūdraka
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Alladin; or, The Wonderful Lamp. Romantic drama, 2 acts
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Los Angeles Light Opera. Eighth season, 1944-1945. Concert, drama, ballet, special events. Maud Haskins
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