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"THE VICTIM" (1917). Otto E. Goebel scenario. One Sheet (27" X 41"). This One Sheet Movie Poster is in Good to Very Good condition; wear along the edges and splits on the cross foldlines. Drama. Starring: Robert T. Haines, Joyce Fair, Inez Marcel... Otto E. Goebel and the 109-Day Trial. Otto was listed under the writing credits and presented the movie "Victim". Goebel and associates (Goebel and his two sister-in-laws) succeeded in taking $3,000,000 from 400 Roman Catholic priests, 6,000 laymen with the proposal to make "movie and talkie pictures of a thoroughly highclass, moral type, such as would appeal to church people." The trial lasted 109-Days with 30 witnesses for the defense, 60 witnesses for the prosecution, and two clerks to keep track of the 941 exhibits. It only took the jury overnight to reach a verdict of guilty.
