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[Letter] 1951 March 27, Hollywood [to] Lois C. Runser / Arthur W. Kelly - ECCI00018038

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A print of "The Great Dictator" was illegally shown in Malta. A certified copy of the Celebrated Films Corporation contract with Chaplin and a power of attorney were sent to Victor R. Sammut. The print was distributed to Pirotta Bros. of the Orpheum Cinema by persons not holding rights for Malta.

Signed typescript (original)
Hollywood
Hollywood
Attached letter from Victor R. Sammut to Arthur W. Kelly, March 20 1951. The document is included in a folder titled "5. Piracies on C. C. Pict[...]". The folder is contained in a box with non-original title "Rohauer + Old Studio Pirating ".
1 leaf ; 28x22 cm. + 2 leaves
Celebrated Films Corporation, 1416 North La Brea Avenue, Hollywood 28, California
ECCI00018038, CH173