De Montijo v. 20th Century Fox Film Corp.

J. F. T. O’CONNOR, District Judge.

This is an action for copyright infringement commenced by filing a complaint in the Superior Court, County of Los Angeles, State of California, and the action was thereafter removed to this court. On March 31, 1941, a third amended complaint was filed.

Plaintiff alleges that on or prior to February 16, 1939, he invented, originated, composed and wrote certain original literary composition and moving picture scenario and dramatic composition entitled “The Rebel or the Birth of a Revolution” as a stage play, and also rewrote said play in scenario form for motion…