Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. John Quillan was the brother of film and television actor Eddie Quillan. This photograph appears with the article, "Four Cast in Film Romances: Wedding Notices Filed by Hollywood Couples," Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 1935: A3. Actor John Quillan smiles at his soon-to-be wife, actress Anita Thompson. She holds what appears to be their marriage license. A sign reading, "Marriage Licenses" is visible at the top left corner. Text from negative sleeve: 2239. John J. Quillan. Anita Thompson. Actors. To wed. 9-12-35. [Stamped:] Sep 26 1935. Text from newspaper caption: A ceremony in Blessed Sacrament Church, Hollywood will unite Joseph Quillan [sic,] actor, and Anita Thompson, actress, on October 8. They filed notice of intention yesterday. Handwritten on negative: L to R - John J. Quillan - Anita Thompson 9-12-35
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image
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b&w nitrate negative
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uclamss_1429_8667 ark:/21198/zz002dgkqd
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Actresses--American--California--Los Angeles Marriage licenses--California--Los Angeles Actors--American--California--Los Angeles Quillan, Anita Thompson, 1915-1991 Quillan, John, 1905-1985
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