Samuel Insull returns to US to face fraud charges

Identifier
irn1002839
Language of Description
English
Alt. Identifiers
  • 2002.543.1
  • RG-60.3438
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Item
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  • English
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EHRI Partner

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Biographical History

Samuel Insull, public utilities financier, was extradicted from Greece to the United States to face trial on fraud charges, of which he was acquitted. Born British, emigrated to the US at age 22, died in Paris in 1938.

Scope and Content

"Insull Return Triumph for Uncle Sam," Jersey City and Princeton, NJ. Editor's Note: The return of Samuel Insull after a chase halfway around the world once more demonstrates the power of the federal government. None can long defy its authority or escape its justice. Good LS of the SS Exilona coming into port. CS, Insull, Jr. CU, Insull. Insull leaving car, and coming to camera. CU, Insull saying that he will not grant an interview. CU.

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  • Issue: Pathe Sound News (PSN) 82

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