Frank was a musician and vaudeville performer, who, along with his wife and sons, formed two popular troupes. The first was Morton and Mudge, with his wife, Augusta. The second was the Mudge Morton Trio, which including not only his wife, but his two sons, Leland and Carl. Carl later became known as Charles Morton, one of the most popular stars of the late silent film era.
Singer Barsha Bavetta standing with a young boy, a woman seated at a piano, and a group of young musicians. The group includes two young men holding guitars (one acoustic, one electric), a third young man holding a pair of bongos, and a young woman (possibly a singer). All four are dressed similarly, with white button-down shirts, "skinny ties" and dark pants or skirt.