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April 25, 1928
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
In Los Angeles, Superior Judge McComb rules in favor of actress Lillian Gish in a $5,000,000 breach of contract lawsuit brought by Charles Duell of Inspiration Pictures, deeming the matter settled in New York courts. Gish plans to travel to Germany soon.
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Court Decides In Favor of Actress
By United Press Leased Wire
LOS ANGELES, April 25. Another effort of Charles Duell, president of Inspiration Pictures, to collect asserted breach of contract damages from Lillian Gish, the film star, has ended in failure.
On the ground that the matter already had been settled in New York courts Superior Judge McComb late yesterday ordered a jury to find for the screen player in the $5,000,000 suit against her.
Duell charged that Miss Gish conspired with Metro Goldwyn Mayer and others to avoid an agreement with him.
Following the verdict, Miss Gish announced she would leave Hollywood for Germany in a few days. While in Europe she will consider her next screen story, she said.
By United Press Leased Wire
LOS ANGELES, April 25. Another effort of Charles Duell, president of Inspiration Pictures, to collect asserted breach of contract damages from Lillian Gish, the film star, has ended in failure.
On the ground that the matter already had been settled in New York courts Superior Judge McComb late yesterday ordered a jury to find for the screen player in the $5,000,000 suit against her.
Duell charged that Miss Gish conspired with Metro Goldwyn Mayer and others to avoid an agreement with him.
Following the verdict, Miss Gish announced she would leave Hollywood for Germany in a few days. While in Europe she will consider her next screen story, she said.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Court Decision
Breach Of Contract
Lillian Gish
Film Star Lawsuit
Hollywood Legal Battle
What entities or persons were involved?
Lillian Gish
Charles Duell
Superior Judge Mccomb
Where did it happen?
Los Angeles
Story Details
Key Persons
Lillian Gish
Charles Duell
Superior Judge Mccomb
Location
Los Angeles
Event Date
April 25
Story Details
Charles Duell sues Lillian Gish for $5,000,000 over breach of contract, alleging conspiracy with Metro Goldwyn Mayer. Judge McComb rules in Gish's favor, citing prior settlement in New York courts. Gish plans trip to Germany.