Frohman v. Miller
The Superior Court of the City of New York and Buffalo
Action by Charles Frohman against Arthur E. Miller and others. Plaintiff moves for an injunction against the production by defendants of a play called “Charley’s Uncle,” and from using certain advertising devices in relation thereto.
1Opinion of the CourtMcADAM, J.
The plaintiff, a theatrical manager, acquired, by permission from the author, the exclusive right for three years to the production, within the United States and Canada, of a play entitled “Charley’s Aunt.” The play has been produced upon the London stage, and has had a successful run in the city of New York since October 3, 1893, during which time the plaintiff has expended a very large sum in advertising the play; and in calling the attention of the public to it he has used the odd and attractive picture of a laughing cat, probably intending to indicate thereby that the play was funny…
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