Edelstein v. Gillmore

FRANK J. COLEMAN, District Judge.

Plaintiff is engaged in business as the “personal representative” of actors and actresses, which is a well-recognized line of business connected with the theatrical profession. His duties as such include furnishing to his clients advice and assistance in a variety of matters, such as obtaining employment, procuring proper publicity, smoothing out troubles with managers and producers, and he also supplies them with headquarters. The compensation of such personal representative is ordinarily a percentage of the earnings of the artist, and heretofore the…