Image / Helen Lee Worthing striking a pose, California, 1927-1932

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Title: Helen Lee Worthing striking a pose, California, 1927-1932
Date Created and/or Issued: [between 1927-1932]
Publication Information: Los Angeles Times
Contributing Institution: UCLA, Library Special Collections, Charles E. Young Research Library
Collection: Los Angeles Times Photographic Archives
Rights Information: US
Description: Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds.
Helen Lee Worthing, who was married to Eugene C. Nelson from 1927-1933, poses for a photograph. She had filed for divorce twice, first in 1931 and then again in 1932 before they finally separated in 1933.
This photograph appears in the article, "Miss Worthing Meets Delay. Alimony Action Against Her Colored Mate Continued. Former Follies Charmer Seeking $700 Monthly. Also Wants Order Barring Molestation by Spouse." Los Angeles Times, 14 May 1932: A3.
Text from negative sleeve: Worthing, Helen Lee. Murder Case. 1930.
Handwritten on negative: Helen Lee Worthing. Mrs. Eugene Nelson.
Type: Image
Format: b&w nitrate negative
Identifier: uclamss_1429_2484
ark:/21198/zz002dc86z
Language: No linguistic content
Subject: Actresses--American--California--Los Angeles
Worthing, Helen Lee, 1905-1948
Source: Los Angeles Times Photographic Collection

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