Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Vivian sits in front of a dark curtain. Vivian Hirsch, former butler of Lupe Valez and husband Johnnie Weissmuller, was arrested for stealing the underwear of his former employers, a pair of green silk panties belonging to Lupe and leopard skin trunks belonging to her husband. Photograph appears with the article, "Court Frees Film Butler," Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct 1935: A2. Text from newspaper caption: Vivian Hirsch, placed on probation for two years after dismissal of charge he stole underwear from home of Lupe Velez and Johnnie Weissmuller. Handwritten on negative: Vivian Hirsch 10-10-35 Text from negative sleeve: 2498 - Vivian Hirsch 10-10-35 Pantie Thief former butler of Lupe Velez + Johnnie Weissmuller [stamped:] Oct 22 1935
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b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_8956 ark:/21198/zz002dgxpq
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Subject
Butlers--California--Los Angeles Dismissal of employees--California--Los Angeles Robberies--California--Los Angeles Hirsch, Vivian, b. 1911 or 12
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