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Actress Bebe Daniels on the witness stand during a trial for Albert F. Holland, who wrote 150 love letters to Daniels, Los Angeles, 1933

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Actress Bebe Daniels on the witness stand during a trial for 36-year-old war veteran Albert F. Holland. Holland's sanity was questioned after he wrote more than 150 love letters to Daniels and claimed to have married her in Mexico. During the case, Holland ran most of his own defense, including a lengthy cross-examination of Daniel’s husband, actor Ben Lyon. The jury ultimately found Holland to be insane and committed him to the state hospital.
Date:
January 4, 1933
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Actress Bebe Daniels on the witness stand during a trial for Albert F. Holland, who wrote 150 love letters to Daniels, Los Angeles, 1933

Dr. George K. Dazey and his third wife, Dorcas Dazey, at the trial where Dr. Dazey is accused of the murder of his second wife, Doris S. Dazey, Los Angeles, 1939-1940

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Dr. George K. Dazey and his third wife, Dorcas Dazey, at the trial in which Dr. Dazey is accused of murdering his second wife, actress Doris S. Dazey, in 1935. Doris Dazey's death was originally believed to be suicide by monoxide poisoning. However, witnesses claimed that Dr. Dazey had been boasting about committing the "perfect crime" and a night watchman testified to witnessing Dazey carry a woman's body from the house to the garage on the night of the murder. Other factors complicating the trial were the paternity of Doris and George Dazey's child, Doris Dazey's possible mental illness, and false testimonies from some of the witnesses. Dr. Dazey was ultimately acquitted of the crime.
Date:
between December 3, 1939 and March 10, 1940
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Dr. George K. Dazey and his third wife, Dorcas Dazey, at the trial where Dr. Dazey is accused of the murder of his second wife, Doris S. Dazey, Los Angeles, 1939-1940

Mrs. Elaine Huddle, witness at the Peter Pianezzi murder trials, Los Angeles, 1940s

Description:
Mrs. Elaine Huddle, witness at the trial for the murder of gambler George (Les) Bruneman. The murder took place at the cafe owned by Mrs. Huddle's husband. Charged with the killing is ex-convict Peter Pianezzi. Pianezzi allegedly shot Bruneman 16 times and then fatally shot Frank A. Greuzard, a cafe employee who tried to chase him down. Mrs. Huddle positively identifed Pianezzi as the murderer. The murder, which took place on October 25, 1937, is thought to have been gang-related. There were two trials for this case, the first ended in a hung jury, 9-3 for the acquittal of Pianezzi. In the second, Pianezzi received a life sentence for the two murders. Later, at age 80, Pianezzi received a pardon based on innocence.
Date:
between February 5, 1940 and April 20, 1941
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Mrs. Elaine Huddle, witness at the Peter Pianezzi murder trials, Los Angeles, 1940s

Clifford E. Clinton in court after being cited for contempt, circa December 1, 1937

Description:
Clifford E. Clinton, Los Angeles restaurateur and philanthropist, appears in court beside his wife Nelda Clinton. At the time of this photo, Clinton was a member of the Los Angeles County Grand Jury. He was cited for contempt of court for attempting to present the findings of his "Citizens' Independent Vice Investigating Committee (CIVIC)" before the Grand Jury, while refusing to name his sources or clarify what case he was attempting to present. Another Grand Jury member, Harry L. Ferguson, as well as Clinton's lawyer A. Brigham Rose and his legal secretary Pauline Huff, were all additionally cited for contempt. The charges were dismissed on December 1, 1937, on the technicality that the Grand Jury lacked the authority to issue the citation.
Date:
[circa December 1, 1937]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Clifford E. Clinton in court after being cited for contempt, circa December 1, 1937

Clifford E. Clinton in court after being cited for contempt, circa December 1, 1937

Description:
Clifford E. Clinton, Los Angeles restaurateur and philanthropist, appears in court beside his wife Nelda Clinton. At the time of this photo, Clinton was a member of the Los Angeles County Grand Jury. He was cited for contempt of court for attempting to present the findings of his "Citizens' Independent Vice Investigating Committee (CIVIC)" before the Grand Jury, while refusing to name his sources or clarify what case he was attempting to present. Another Grand Jury member, Harry L. Ferguson, as well as Clinton's lawyer A. Brigham Rose and his legal secretary Pauline Huff, were all additionally cited for contempt. The charges were dismissed on December 1, 1937, on the technicality that the Grand Jury lacked the authority to issue the citation.
Date:
[circa December 1, 1937]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Clifford E. Clinton in court after being cited for contempt, circa December 1, 1937

Deputy Sheriff Bess Bailey escorts Betty Flay Hardaker during her trial for the murder of her daughter, Los Angeles, 1940

Description:
Deputy Sheriff Bess Bailey escorts Betty Flay Hardaker during the inquest conducted by Deputy Coroner Frank Monfort. Mrs. Hardaker was convicted of murdering her 5 year old daugher, Geraldine Hardaker, in a Montebello park washroom. The jury convicted her of committing the crime while of unsound mind.
Date:
February 23, 1940
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Deputy Sheriff Bess Bailey escorts Betty Flay Hardaker during her trial for the murder of her daughter, Los Angeles, 1940

Abe Schwartz, a juror for the murder trial of Paul A. Wright, Los Angeles, 1938

Description:
Mr. Abe Schwarz, Los Angeles tire worker and juror for the "White Flame" double homicide trial of aviation executive Paul A. Wright.Wright's defense team, led by famed Los Angeles defense attorney Jerry Giesler, argued that Wright was not guilty by reason of insanity. The jury found Wright guilty of two counts of manslaughter, and subsequently ruled that he had been insane at his sanity trial.
Date:
[between January 17-February 16, 1938]
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Abe Schwartz, a juror for the murder trial of Paul A. Wright, Los Angeles, 1938

Mae West sitting in court during questioning about earnings from her role in the movie "She Done Him Wrong," Los Angeles, 1940

Description:
Mae West (August 17, 1893–November 22, 1980) sitting in court during questioning about profits earned from her role in the movie "She Done Him Wrong." Writer Mark Linden accused West of failing to provide half of the profits she earned from selling his play to Paramount in order to produce the film. The judge ruled that West did not owe the writer any of the additional money she received as salary for her role as an actress. West was an American actress, playwright, and screenwriter.
Date:
February 20, 1940
Resource Type:
still image
Collection:
Los Angeles Daily News Negatives
Mae West sitting in court during questioning about earnings from her role in the movie "She Done Him Wrong," Los Angeles, 1940