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Four programmes on famous libel cases which, in their different ways. made legal history and captured the imagination of the public.
Reputation of a Princess Princess Irina Youssoupoff v MGM
Written and compiled by JOHN THEOCHARIS
Narrator Peter Baldwin with When the MGM film Rasputin and the Empress was released in 1932, it was received with enthusiasm. Shortly afterwards, however, the exiled Princess Youssoupoff, niece of the last Tsar, sued mgm, maintaining that her chastity was besmirched. The trial in London turned into a duel between two of the most famous advocates of the day, and its centre-piece was an account by the plaintiff's husband of the murder of Rasputin.
Directed by IAN COTTERELL

Contributors

Narrator:
John Theocharis
Narrator:
Peter Baldwin
Directed By:
Ian Cotterell
as Princess Youssoupoff:
Svetlana Beriosova
Prince Youssoupoff:
Vladek Sheybal
Sir Patrick Hastings:
Stephen Murray
Sir William Towitt:
Godfrey Kenton
Mr Justice Avory:
John Ruddock
Ethel Barrymore:
Petra Davies
MGM publicity voice:
Brian Haines
American film critic:
Martin Friend
Foreman of the Jury:
Brian Carroll
Source: Radio Times

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