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Los Angeles Herald, Los Angeles, California, March 19, 1920.
The Kid Scenes
& Mildred Harris Chaplin
Contest Nears Close
(...) Motion Picture News, April 3, 1920
& Mrs. Chaplin Scores in
First-Run Theatres
(...) Motion Picture News, April 17, 1920
„Feeding the youngster popcorn, peanuts and ice cream“
Editorial content. „Chaplins Agree
On Divorce Is
Report
Mildred Harris Chaplin‘s suit for divorce or separate
maintenance against Charlie Chaplin, uncrowned
king of the film comedians, will go uncontested provided she
alleges desertion only, it was indicated today.
A mutual agreement was said to have been reached
by attorneys representing Chaplin and his wife
by which sensational divorce charges of any kind will be
eliminated should the case reach the courts.
It was reported that the attorneys held a secret
conference following Mrs. Chaplin‘s public
announcement that she intends suing for divorce and agreed
that any court action should be consummated
as quietly as possible and with a minimum amount
of allegations.
While Mrs. Chaplin has been entirely frank with her friends
and the public, Chaplin has refused to say a word
himself regarding their domestic difficulties and has instructed
his attorney, Arthur Wright, to refrain from making any
statement concerning the case.
Last night Chaplin attended the Al G. Barnes circus. With him
was a small boy, said to be the son of an intimate friend.
Because of a scarcity of seats Chaplin and the boy occupied
special chairs near the arena and the comedian spent most
of his time feeding the youngster popcorn, peanuts and ice cream.
WOULD FIGHT
While Chaplin is said to be willing to permit his wife
to obtain a divorce on the grounds of desertion,
his friends said today that any attempt to charge cruelty
or unfaithfulness will be bitterly fought.
Chaplin‘s attorney is reported to have stated at a conference
with Mrs. Chaplin‘s attorney that the desertion charges
would probably be conceded but cruelty charges would be fought.
Mrs. Chaplin has made it clear that she is willing
to effect a reconciliation with her husband if it is possible.
She declares that she intends taking a vacation
as soon as the picture in which she is working is completed.
She plans a month‘s rest at a mountain resort,
a trip to New York in June and possibly a trip to England
later.
,I don‘t want a divorce, but I will sue if he compels me,‘
she said. ,If he acts right I will make up with him,
but if he does not the divorce court is the only way out
for me.‘
Mrs Chaplin stated yesterday in an interview with an
Evening Herald reporter that ,another woman‘
is responsible for the domestic troubles in the Chaplin
home.
As a result of the reported mutual agreement,
however, it is not likely that such allegations will ever
be heard in court.“
Redaktioneller Inhalt
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