Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Edward G. Robinson, Jr. was born on March 19, 1933 in Los Angeles. He was the son of legendary actor Edward G. Robinson and actress Gladys Lloyd. He was an actor, appearing in a few films and on television series. Robinson, Jr. lead a troubled life and was known for being a playboy. He started drinking as a teenager and got into trouble with the law numerous times after becoming an adult. He eloped at the age of 19, had a daughter, and was divorced a few years later. He was arrested multiple times for charges including check fraud, drunken driving, and assault and robbery. He married twice more and died of a heart attack on February 26, 1974. The two are seated at a restaurant, Robinson is reaching across the table, lighting a cigarette for his wife. An ashtray and matchbook are on the table. They allegedly refused to pay their bill and the police were called. Someone eventually paid the bill for them. Photograph dated April 15, 1952.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Robinson, Edward G.,--1933-1974 Robinson, Frances Chisholm Robinson, Edward G.,--1893-1973--Family Crime--California--Beverly Hills Criminals--California--Beverly Hills Actors--United States Actresses--United States Children of celebrities--United States Police--California--Beverly Hills Men--California--Beverly Hills Women--California--Beverly Hills Smoking--California--Beverly Hills Beverly Hills (Calif.) Los Angeles Evening Herald Express photographs Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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