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Abbott and Costello depositions

Abbott and Costello depositions

Descriptive Summary

Title: Abbott and Costello depositions
Creator: Borak Reporting Service (New York, N. Y.)
Inclusive Dates: 1952 April-May
Language(s): English
Extent: 1 volume(s)
Collection Number: ms4151
Repository: Hargrett Library

Collection Description

Scope and Content

The collection consists of depositions of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in a lawsuit against Universal Pictures Company, Inc., and Realart Pictures, Inc., over profits from reissues of Abbott-Costello movies and movie shorts. Depositions take place in United States District Court, Southern District of New York, on April 30, 1952, May 2, 1952, and May 5, 1952. Abbott and Costello are represented by Jack Lewis Kraus, and Louis Nizer represents Universal Pictures Co., Inc.


Administrative Information

Preferred Citation

Abbott and Costello depositions, ms 4151, Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, The University of Georgia Libraries.

Finding Aid Publication

Finding aid prepared on: 2018.


Related Materials and Subjects

Subject Terms

Depositions.

Series Descriptions and Folder Listing

 
volume
1Depositions, 1952