Photo shows some of the beautiful "ladies of the ensemble" in Earl Carroll's raided "Sketch Book" show who today stand cleared by a Chicago court of charges of participating in an "indecent performance." After reviewing the show in person and listening to testimony of reunion, Judge J.F. McCarthy gave the revue a clean bill and dismissed the charges. Front row, left to right: Norma Kennedy, Geneva Butler, Hazel Nevin, Lydia Rush, Ferne McAllister, Peggy Deighton. Rear, left to right: Rose Streulb and Doris De Loris. Two bailiff's also are shown. Photo dated: February 24, 1931.
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