Title supplied by cataloger. Ned Sparks was a comedian and charactor actor born Edward Arthur Sparkman on November 19, 1883 in Ontario, Canada. He worked in stage and film and became known for his trademark deadpan expression. He and Mercedes Caballero were married from 1931-1936. Sparks appeared in 10 Broadway productions and over 80 films. He died on April 3, 1957. Pictured is Ned Sparks, comedian, who testified before the United States Board of Tax Appeals. Sparks was asking for a reduction of more than $8,000 in his income tax bills from 1934-1936, claiming $3500 false teeth were necessary for his successful film career. Sparks was only allowed to deduct about $1900, a judge ruled. Photograph dated November 1, 1938.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Sparks, Ned,--1883-1957 Sparks, Ned,--1883-1957--Trials, litigation, etc Motion picture actors and actresses--United States Comedians--United States Men--California--Los Angeles Courthouses--California--Los Angeles Downtown Los Angeles (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs Los Angeles Evening Herald and Express photographs Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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