Photograph caption dated August 22, 1940 reads, "Developing a sudden attack of shyness, Bugsy Siegel is shown holding his handkerchief over his face when he was taken to court today. his fever of modesty spread to other prisoners, who also covered up. Bugsy's arraignment was delayed on the plea of his attorney."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Siegel, Bugsy,--1906-1947--Trials, litigation, etc Siegel, Bugsy,--1906-1947 Criminals--United States Organized crime--United States Trials (Murder)--California--Los Angeles Courthouses--California--Los Angeles Los Angeles Evening Herald and Express photographs Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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