Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Text from newspaper caption: Screen Actor Sued by Scenario Writer ["Fight Over Film Opens," Los Angeles Times, 15 Aug. 1935: A2] Portrait of Francis Lederer during the hearing of the plagiarism lawsuit filed against him and R.K.O Pictures by Jack Quartaro, writer. Mr. Lederer eventually won the $150,000 lawsuit. Text on negative sleeve: 1643 - Aug 22 1935; Francis Lederer, Plagiarism suit, 8-14-35 Handwritten on negative: [bottom] Francis Lederer
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uclamss_1429_9992 ark:/21198/zz002dj5dv
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Judicial proceedings--California--Los Angeles Actions and defenses--California--Los Angeles Actors--American--California--Los Angeles Lederer, Francis, 1899-2000
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