Title supplied by cataloger.; Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Photograph caption dated August 12, 1927 reads "Miss Gish created a sensation in the first court fight with Duell by munching raw carrots on the witness stand, as pictured above, for a 'nerve tonic.' The court ruled the contract of controversy was 'breached by both parties.'" Charles H. Duell, Jr. was a film producer and at one time he and Gish were romantically involved. After completing a film with him, Miss Gish was sued for breach of contract. The suit was eventually thrown out, with Gish receiving compensation for court costs.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;23 x 17 cm. Photographic prints
Gish, Lillian,--1893-1993 Gish, Lillian,--1893-1993--Trials, litigation, etc Duell, Charles H.--(Charles Holland),--1889--Trials, litigation, etc Motion picture actors and actresses--United States Contracts for work and labor--United States Women--California--Los Angeles Portrait photographs Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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