Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. Alvie Jeffers sits with his hands folded in his lap beside a typewriter. He looks sideways into the camera. Story related to photograph appears with the article, "Couple Battle Over Dog Actor," Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov 1938: 12. Asta, also known as "Skippy" is a six-year-old fox terrier known for his roles in the Thin Man film series. His parents, Alvie M. Jeffers and Gladys Jeffers, are caught in a custody battle for the dog, whose earnings are estimated up to nearly $12,000. Text from negative sleeve: 15025 - Alvie M. Jeffers movie electrician owner of dog "Asta" Divorce Case dog in Thin Man movies L.A. TIMES PHOTO BY GORDON WALLACE 11/22/38 [stamped:] Dec [?] 1938 Handwritten on negative: Alvie M. Jeffers
Type
image
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_11754 ark:/21198/zz002h8khv
Language
No linguistic content
Subject
Dogs--California--Los Angeles Law & legal affairs--California--Los Angeles Divorce--California--Los Angeles Thin man Jeffers, Alvin M., b. 1894 or 95
If you're wondering about permissions and what you can do with this item, a good starting point is the "rights information" on this page. See our terms of use for more tips.
Share your story
Has Calisphere helped you advance your research, complete a project, or find something meaningful? We'd love to hear about it; please send us a message.
