Reported in "Kelly Trial on Tomorrow," Los Angeles Times, 8 May 1927: B12. and "Paul Kelly Will Testify Today in Trial of Dorothy Mackaye," Los Angeles Times, 21 Jun. 1927: A2.
Paul Kelly takes the witness stand in his own behalf at his murder trial, where he was charged for the murder of actor Ray Raymond. The jury's legs, court reporter, and judge are also partially in the frame. Reported in, "Kelly Due to Take Witness Stand Today: DEFENSE NOW TO GET INNING Many Film Stars Will Give Character Testimony Miss Mackaye Denies Story Related by Valet Our Doctors Will Answer Death Cause Question," Los Angeles Times, 18 May 1927: A11.
Dorothy Mackaye (wearing hat), Paul Kelly (right of Mackaye), and attorney William Rains (right of Kelly) sit at the side of the courtroom and observe the judicial proceeding of Kelly's murder trial, who was charged for the murder of actor Ray Raymond. The man to the left of Mackaye is unidentified, as well as the man sitting further off to the side.
Paul Kelly and attorney William Rains sit next to each other in court during Kelly's murder trial, where he was charged for the murder of actor Ray Raymond. Rains appears to be whispering something to Kelly. There are other unidentified men sitting behind them.
A similar photograph appears with the article, "Kelly, Sentenced to From One to Ten Years at San Quentin, Seeks Release on Bail: APPEAL TO HIGH COURT PLANNED New Trial Denied But Stay of Execution Issued Actor Silent When Judge Pronounces His Fate Defendant's Sister and Few Friends Present," Los Angeles Times, 01 June 1927: A3.
Attorney W. I. Gilbert stands and speaks in court during Paul Kelly's murder trial, where he was charged for the murder of actor Ray Raymond. Paul Kelly and attorney William Rains can be seen sitting to the right. Related to "Kelly, Sentenced to From One to Ten Years at San Quentin, Seeks Release on Bail: APPEAL TO HIGH COURT PLANNED New Trial Denied But Stay of Execution Issued Actor Silent When Judge Pronounces His Fate Defendant's Sister and Few Friends Present," Los Angeles Times, 01 June 1927: A3.
Helen Wilkinson sits at center and looks directly to the camera. She is viewed from the waist up and faces slightly left as she turns her head towards camera. To the left of her, another woman (possibly Dorothy Mackaye) sits in partial view along the left edge. The unknown woman wears a coat with a fur collar. This woman extends her arm towards Miss Wilkinson. From left to right, a calendar, a door and a plant line the back wall.
A few lines from the letter: Tuesday--Darling Mine:- Oh I am so terribly in love with you - so Terribly - I'm miserable here with out you - I love you - love you - love you..."[stamped:] People's Exhibit, Filed, May 13 1927, L.E. LAMPTON, County Clerk, by (illegible signature) Deputy.
