Conflicting stories surround the events of Christmas celebrations hosted and attended by Ted Healy. His former acting partner Bonnie Bonnell accused him of setting fire to her home, which lead to his eight hour stay in a jail cell Christmas morning, until he was released on a $1000 bond.
This photograph may be associated with the article, “JAPAN HUMORIST ASSERTS GOOD LAUGH AID TO PEACE: JAPAN FUNSTER VISITOR HERE,” Los Angeles Times, 27 June 1935: A1.
Mr. and Mrs. Barnett were arrested at the R.-K.-O. Theater during a riotous incident where a crowd was tearing down lobby displays and the couple resisted arrest by two police officers.
Photograph of a male comedic dancer, wearing a night shirt with a bandage around his head. He stands in front of an open door holding a tree branch over head as if ready to strike, and makes a frightened expression with his eyes. The photograph was taken at Adelbert Bartlett's home (535 15th Street).