Miller v. Universal Pictures Co.

Plaintiff is the widow and executrix of the late Glenn Miller, well-known orchestra leader and musician. Miller died in 1944 while in military service. For some years prior to his entry into war activities Miller had created original arrangements of musical selections, had developed a well-known style and performance associated in the public mind with his own name — Glenn Miller. From 1938 to 1944 these musical performances grew rapidly in popular favor. In 1939 and 1941 Miller contracted to grant Radio Corporation of America (“ R. C. A.” hereafter) exclusive right to use of his name and…