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Athens Messenger in Athens, Ohio

06 Oct 1931

Page 8

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Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1931

Page

8

Fame and fraud chase Broadway stars in courtrooms

A columnist warns celebrities face relentless plagiarism and scandal lawsuits as managers and attackers exploit charity fund schemes and heart‑break claims. He cites Channing Pollock on playwrights, Rudy Vallee as a frequent target, and a rush of settlements to avoid publicity.

MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE

Channing Pollock Guild of Dramatists Broadway Pollock Ley Rudy Vallee Vallee Gene Tunney Max Schmeling Jack Dempsey
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Broadway plagiarism cases and crime tactics in the era

A discussion of plagiarism suits against Eugene O Neill and David Belasco, Broadway piracy fears, and a spate of publicity stunts. It notes alleged extortion threats to Peggy Joyce and Georgie Jessel, plus murders and shakedowns signaling protection rackets in Broadway circles.

MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE

Eugene O'Neill Georges Lewys O'Neill David Belasco Arly Peggy Hopkins Joyce Wisenheimers Peggy George Jessel Jessel Philadelphia Kryuzanowski Georgie
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The Racketeering Scandals Haunting Broadway and Hollywood

The piece surveys staged benefits across cities, noting legitimate and sham events. It details lawsuits over plays and films from Katharine Burke to Marlene Dietrich, highlighting lawyers who profit as fame climbs, while authorities curb fake charity acts.

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Worthy Bank Eddie Cantor Georgie Jessel Fannie Brice London Katharine Burke Mary Pickford Anne Nichols Abie Marlene Dietrich New York Joseph von Sternberg Marlene Hollywoods
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Seaesa Fun Weil Gilber Swan Rudolph Sieber Lucky Eugene O'Neill Vivian Gordon
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