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Douglas Daily Dispatch
Douglas, Cochise County, Arizona
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A New York jury convicted 22 individuals, including actress Mae West, for presenting the play 'Sex,' which was charged with corrupting youth morals. The 63rd Street Theatre corporation was acquitted. Sentencing set for April 19.
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NEW YORK, April 5 (P). A jury in general sessions court late this afternoon found guilty the 22 individuals and one corporation charged with presenting the play, "Sex," a production tending to corrupt the morals of youth. Five hours' deliberation was necessary. The 63rd Street Theatre corporation, owners of the theatre where "Sex" was produced and raided by the police, was acquitted.
The defendants will be sentenced April 19. The law provides not less than ten days or more than a year in jail or not less than $50 or more than $1,000 fine, or both, as punishment for each of them.
Those convicted were Mae West, the star; her leading man, Barry O'Neal; 18 other members of the cast, and James A. Timoney and Clarence W. Morgenstern, managers of the production.
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New York
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April 5
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22 individuals convicted; corporation acquitted; sentencing on april 19 with possible 10 days to 1 year jail and/or $50 to $1,000 fine
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Jury in general sessions court found guilty 22 individuals and one corporation charged with presenting the play 'Sex' tending to corrupt morals of youth after five hours deliberation. Play produced at 63rd Street Theatre and raided by police.