Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Related to article, "Anita Young Wins Decree" [Los Angeles Times, October 17, 1935] Daughter Jane Jackie smiles next to her actress mother Anita Jackie, whose stage name was Anita Young. Young won her divorce settlement against husband William Jackie who, both daughter and mother testified, had an extramarital affair. Both are donning hats and warm, outer clothing. The younger Jackie is wearing dog brooch. Text from newspaper caption: Actress Relates Her Woes, Anita Jackie, film character actress, and her daughter Jane Jackie, are shown in court where Mrs. Jackie was awarded a divorce yesterday. [Los Angeles Times, October 17, 1935] Handwritten on nitrate negative: L to R - Jane Jackie + Mrs. Anita Jackie - 10-16-35 Text from nitrate negative sleeve: 2551-- L to R - Jane Jackie (Daughter + Witness), Mrs. Anita Jackie (Divorcee), actress, 10-16-35, Divorce Suit, [Stamped:] OCT 23 1935
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uclamss_1429_9012 ark:/21198/zz002dh0m3
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Divorce--California--Los Angeles People Entertainment Divorce suits--California--Los Angeles County Young, Anita, 1884-1974 Jackie, Jane, b. ca. 1916
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