"Compulsion" Trial Clippings, 1957 - 1958
Scope and Contents
Meyer Levin, a classmate of Leopold at the University of Chicago, wrote a novel and play entitled "Compulsion," which was a partial fictionalization of the Leopold-Loeb murder. Leopold and Gertz sued Levin for violation of privacy, defamation, and profiting from his life story. Included in the suit were the publishers, exhibitors, promoters, and 20th Century Fox for a film production of the same name. The series includes playscripts, legal filings, trial clippings, publisher agreements, and court proceedings.
Dates
- 1957 - 1958
Creator
- From the Collection: Leopold, Nathan Freudenthal, 1904-1971 (Person)
- From the Collection: Gertz, Elmer, 1906-2000 (Person)
Conditions Governing Access
There are no restrictions on use of the materials in the department for research; all patrons must comply with federal copyright regulations.
Extent
From the Collection: 53.00 Boxes
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Library Details
Part of the Charles Deering McCormick Library of Special Collections Repository
Deering Library, Level 3
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Evanston IL 60208-2300 US
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