The "candid camera," which portrays natural moods of its subjects without their being aware of its presence, pictures Alexander Pantages, theater magnate; John P. Mills; Jesse Shreve; and their "$1,000,000 defense" counsel listening to the story told by Helen Livingston, 17, at the San Diego hearing of the three men in connection with the Hollywood "love mart." The millionaires are charged with contributing to the delinquency of Miss Livingston and Lydia Nitto, 17. Photo dated April 15, 1931.
Livingston, Helen--Trials, litigation, etc Mills, John P Mills, John P.--Trials, litigation, etc Nitto, Lydia--Trials, litigation, etc Pantages, Alexander Pantages, Alexander--Trials, litigation, etc Shreve, Jesse Shreve, Jesse--Trials, litigation, etc Crime--California--San Diego Lawyers--California--San Diego Trials--California--San Diego San Diego (Calif.) Herald-Examiner Collection photographs
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