Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Ralph sits with one arm slung over the back of his chair, turned around and speaking to Line, Parvey, and Kee, who stand behind him. Photograph appears with the article, "Writer Accuses Agent of Fraud in Taking Fee," Los Angeles Times, 03 Oct 1935: A1. Nan Kee and Hilda Parvey were told by writer's agent Earl W. Taylor that their writing had been purchased to be made into Hollywood productions but once they had given him money to help the costs of adapting their work they were met with nothing, and are now accusing Taylor of petty theft. Text from negative sleeve: 2383- L to R Ralph Dickson Hilda Parvey Marie Line Madame Non Kee Witness's In Earl Taylor Trial [stamped:] Oct 18 1935 Text from newspaper caption: Ralph Dickson, seated, Hilda Parvey, Marie Line and Mme. Nan Kee are shown here in court in Miss Parvey's suit against Earl W. Taylor, writer's agent, charged with petty theft. Handwritten on negative: LtoR-Ralph Dickson - Hilda Parvey - Marie Line Madame Nan Kee -10-2-35
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Image
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b&w nitrate negative
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uclamss_1429_8827 ark:/21198/zz002dgs72
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No linguistic content
Subject
Authors--American--California--Los Angeles Witnesses--California--Los Angeles Courtrooms--California--Los Angeles Parvey, Hilda Line, Marie Dickson, Ralph Kee, Nan, Madam
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