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October 15, 1947
The Nome Nugget
Nome, Nome County, Alaska
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Gerald J. O'Neill, the 'Dancing Daddy,' a 51-year-old movie extra, was convicted in Los Angeles of three counts of bigamy after romancing multiple women on dance floors without divorcing prior wives. He faces sentencing and has a prior bigamy term.
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"Dancing Daddy" Convicted For Too Many Wives
LOS ANGELES. (AP)-Gerald J. O'Neill, the "dancing daddy" who was charged with neglecting to divorce his wives, was awaiting sentence today on three counts of bigamy.
The 51-year-old movie extra and standin, who removed his toupee for his trial, was convicted by Superior Judge Edward R. Brand yesterday on testimony of brides who said O'Neill carried on his romancing on dance hall floors.
The state alleged O'Neill was a "dancing daddy" to eight women in all. He previously served a bigamy term.
O'Neill, who said he had "mystic charm" for women, blew a kiss to his latest lady friend as he was taken back to jail.
LOS ANGELES. (AP)-Gerald J. O'Neill, the "dancing daddy" who was charged with neglecting to divorce his wives, was awaiting sentence today on three counts of bigamy.
The 51-year-old movie extra and standin, who removed his toupee for his trial, was convicted by Superior Judge Edward R. Brand yesterday on testimony of brides who said O'Neill carried on his romancing on dance hall floors.
The state alleged O'Neill was a "dancing daddy" to eight women in all. He previously served a bigamy term.
O'Neill, who said he had "mystic charm" for women, blew a kiss to his latest lady friend as he was taken back to jail.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Deception Fraud
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Deception
What keywords are associated?
Bigamy Conviction
Dancing Daddy
Multiple Wives
Movie Extra
Romancing
What entities or persons were involved?
Gerald J. O'neill
Edward R. Brand
Where did it happen?
Los Angeles
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Key Persons
Gerald J. O'neill
Edward R. Brand
Location
Los Angeles
Event Date
Yesterday
Story Details
Gerald J. O'Neill, a 51-year-old movie extra known as the 'Dancing Daddy,' was convicted of three counts of bigamy based on testimony from brides about his romancing on dance floors. The state alleged he had eight wives without divorcing previous ones; he has a prior bigamy conviction and awaits sentencing.