Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Vivian sits in front of a dark curtain. Photograph appears with the article, "Court Frees Film Butler," Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct 1935: A2. 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. 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. Text from negative sleeve: 2498 - Vivian Hirsch 10-10-35 Pantie Thief former butler of Lupe Velez + Johnnie Weissmuller [stamped:] Oct 22 1935 Handwritten on negative: Vivian Hirsch 10-10-35
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Image
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b&w nitrate negative
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uclamss_1429_8956 ark:/21198/zz002dgxpq
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No linguistic content
Subject
Robberies--California--Los Angeles Butlers--California--Los Angeles Dismissal of employees--California--Los Angeles Hirsch, Vivian, b. 1911 or 12
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