Eunice Pringle showing an abrasion on her arm received when attacked by Alexander Pantages. A similar photograph appears in "PRINGLE GIRL WITNESS TODAY: Asserted Attack by Pantages Will Be Described Jury Selected After Two Day Legal Battle Court May Visit Theater to View Offices," Los Angeles Times, 03 Oct. 1929: A1.
Movie-house owner Alexander Pantages was accused of rape by dancer Eunice Pringle. The sensational 1929 Pantages trial included perjurious testimony by Garland Biffle, a law-book salesman. Biffle and his wife Floy Biffle were the only witnesses called by the defense. Reported in "Biffle's Trial Nearing Close: Fate of Pantages' Witnesses in Jury's Hands Today, Wife Defends Book Agent in Perjury Case, Tells of Seeing Dunaev and Miss Pringle Together," Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 1929: A5.
Eunice Pringle is sitting with her arms placed on a desk. This photograph appears similar to the one used with the article "PANTAGES AGAIN TO FACE COURT: Second Trial Opens Today on Girl's Accusation Attorney for Theater Man Expects to Ask Jury Eunice Pringle, Complainant, Scheduled to Testify," Los Angeles Times, 02 Nov. 1931: A1.
Eunice Pringle on the witness stand examining a dress during Alexander Pantages rape trial. A similar photograph appears in "Pantages Accuser Sticks to Story Through Day of Ordeal: YOUNG DANCER AFFIRMS STORY Eunice Pringle Parries All Defense Insinuations Unprintable Charges Hurled at Girl Plaintiff Mixed Audience Fights to Hear Testimony," Los Angeles Times, 06 Nov. 1931: A1.
Eunice Pringle showing an abrasion on her arm received when attacked by Alexander Pantages. A similar photograph apears in "EUNICE PRINGLE TESTIFIES AGAIN: Dancer on Stand in Biffle Perjury Trial Brands Story of Pantages Witness as False Elevator Man Also Denies Dunaev in Building," Los Angeles Times, 04 Dec. 1929: A2.
Eunice Pringle on the witness stand examining a dress during Alexander Pantages rape trial. A similar photograph apears in "Pantages Accuser Sticks to Story Through Day of Ordeal: YOUNG DANCER AFFIRMS STORY Eunice Pringle Parries All Defense Insinuations Unprintable Charges Hurled at Girl Plaintiff Mixed Audience Fights to Hear Testimony," Los Angeles Times, 06 Nov. 1931: A1.
Eunice Pringle sits on a chair during the Alexander Pantages rape trial. Photo appears with the article "PRINGLE SUIT UNDER FIRE: Biffle Trial Marked by Move for Court Inquiry Into Dancer's Action Against Pantages," Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 1930: A1.
Eunice Pringle, a victim of sexual assault from the owner of the Pantages Theater, sits on a chair. A similar photograph apears in "PRINGLE GIRL WITNESS TODAY: Asserted Attack by Pantages Will Be Described Jury Selected After Two Day Legal Battle Court May Visit Theater to View Offices," Los Angeles Times, 03 Oct. 1929: A1.
Eunice (left) and Irene Pringle are under guard in their home from threats received over the Pantages trial. Photo appears with the article "PANTAGES CASE MOVE DELAYED: Pitts Defers Setting Course On New Trial Order Week-end Will Be Devoted to Study of Decision Pringle Girl Tells of Fear as Result of Threats," Los Angeles Times, 04 Apr. 1931: A3.
Eunice Pringle, a victim of sexual assault from the owner of the Pantages Theater, sits on a chair. A similar photograph appears in "PRINGLE GIRL WITNESS TODAY: Asserted Attack by Pantages Will Be Described Jury Selected After Two Day Legal Battle Court May Visit Theater to View Offices," Los Angeles Times, 03 Oct. 1929: A1.
Eunice Pringle is sitting on a chair during the Alexander Pantages rape trial. A similar photograph apears in EUNICE PRINGLE TESTIFIES AGAIN: Dancer on Stand in Biffle Perjury Trial Brands Story of Pantages Witness as False Elevator Man Also Denies Dunaev in Building," Los Angeles Times, 04 Dec. 1929: A2.
Eunice Pringle is sitting with her arms placed on a desk. Photo appears with the article "PANTAGES AGAIN TO FACE COURT: Second Trial Opens Today on Girl's Accusation Attorney for Theater Man Expects to Ask Jury Eunice Pringle, Complainant, Scheduled to Testify," Los Angeles Times, 02 Nov. 1931: A1.
Alexander Pantages providing testimony on the witness stand with court reporter visible in center image during his 1929 trial where he was accused of raping 17 year old dancer Eunice Alice Pringle.
Picture of Carmen Pantages, daughter of Alexander Pantages at his 1929 rape trial where he was accused of raping 17 year old dancer Eunice Alice Pringle.
Lois Pantages (left) talking with her husband, Alexander Pantages (right) during his 1929 trail where he was accused of raping 17 year old dancer Eunice Alice Pringle.
Eunice Pringle sitting in a wicker chair with eyes closed and head leaning on hand during the Alexander Pantages rape trial. A similar photograph appears in "PRINGLE GIRL WITNESS TODAY: Asserted Attack by Pantages Will Be Described Jury Selected After Two Day Legal Battle Court May Visit Theater to View Offices," Los Angeles Times, 03 Oct. 1929: A1.
Eunice Alice Pringle being questioned on witness while touching what appears to be an article of clothing during a 1929 trial where she accused Alexander Pantages of raping her. The court reporter and juror are slightly visible.
Alexander Pantages (left) talking with his defense attorney, Jerry Giesler (right) during his 1929 rape trial where he was accused of raping 17 year old dancer Eunice Alice Pringle. There is a man slightly visible in the background.