Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. William Desmond and his wife Mary McIvor, who were in court after a drunk driving incident. They stand in front of a door that reads, in part, "George... Clinic.. Dr. L.E. Mult... Dentist... H.T. Lechman, Attorney at Law... Notary." This photograph appears with the article, "Screen Wife Draws Fine: Mrs. Desmond Admits Guilt, but Actor Demands Trial in Auto Drunk Case," Los Angeles Times, 27 Jun. 1935: A2. Text from newspaper caption: Film Couple Vary Pleas: William Desmond, actor, and his wife shown in court in Beverly Hills yesterday, where Mrs. Desmond pleaded guilty to an intoxication charge and was fine $10. The husband pleaded not guilty and his trial was set for July 15. Text from negative sleeve: 1788- Desmond, William, Desmond, Mrs. Wm. 6-20-35. [Stamped:] Aug 27 1935 Handwritten on negative: Wm. Desmond. Mrs. Wm. Desmond. 6-20-35
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