Certified 1935 Charlie Chaplin Legal Appellate Appeal Stipulation Document — Cinema History & High-Stakes Hollywood Divorce Litigation Archive
This listing is for an exceptional, museum-grade piece of cinema, legal, and early Hollywood history: an original, fully executed multi-page California Appellate Court legal instrument dated June 6th, 1935. This historic document is signed on behalf of the defense by the prominent early entertainment attorney, Charles E. Millikan.
This document stems from the infamous, high-stakes legal wars between the absolute king of silent cinema, Charles Spencer Chaplin (Charlie Chaplin), and his second wife, Lillita Louise Chaplin (professionally known as Lita Grey). Their explosive 1927 divorce was the most expensive and media-frenzied in early Hollywood history, resulting in unprecedented financial judgments against the film star. This rare 1935 document captures the long-running backend appellate fallout as Chaplin's elite legal team fought to manage the ongoing fallout of the historic judgment.
Key Archive Features
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AUTHENTIC CHARLES E. MILLIKAN SPECIMEN AUTOGRAPH: The primary validation block features a clean, hand-executed signature by Charles E. Millikan. He signs the instrument on behalf of the joint defense council of Loyd Wright and Charles E. Millikan, the premier legal titans who protected early Hollywood's biggest screen icons.
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HISTORIC CHARLIE CHAPLIN APPELLATE LITIGATION PROVENANCE: The document codifies an official procedural agreement filed in the highest state courts, carrying the prominent title panels:
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IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF APPEAL, FOURTH APPELLATE DISTRICT, STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
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LILLITA LOUISE CHAPLIN, Plaintiff and Respondent, vs. CHARLES SPENCER CHAPLIN, Defendant and Appellant..
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No. 4 Civ. 1712 — STIPULATION.
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THE 1935 CASE CONTINUANCE AGREEMENT: The formal typewritten text documents a crucial timeline adjustment in the pending appeal, reading: "IT IS HEREBY STIPULATED AND AGREED by and between the parties in the above entitled matter that hearing on the appeal now pending in the above entitled court may be continued from June 11th, 1935 at 10:00 A.M., until such time in the month of July, 1935, as will be convenient to the Court...".
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UNREDACTED VINTAGE DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES LAW OFFICES PROVENANCE: The accompanying formal legal backing jacket maps out the historic corporate headquarters of Chaplin's appellate defense team, typed as: Loyd Wright and Charles E. Millikan, Attorneys for Defendant and Appellant, 111 W. 7th Street, Los Angeles, TR 3361.
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CRISP COURT-ROOM LINE TYPOGRAPHY: Highlighting its genuine preparation for judicial presentation, the main text page features a clean, left-aligned layout marked with standard vertical legal numbering from lines 1 through 26.
Collector's Archival Condition
Dating back over nine decades to the golden age of classic Hollywood cinema, this complete legal stipulation archive is in magnificent vintage condition. The original premium legal onion-skin and heavy backing paper stocks remain exceptionally clean, crisp, and structurally flawless, showcasing pristine edges, sharp corners, and perfectly legible typewriter ink and text fields across all surfaces. Charles E. Millikan's ink signature, the official legal jacket typing, and the corresponding document headers are flawlessly preserved. The entire multi-page asset comes safely housed inside a clear, archival-grade protective sleeve to ensure museum-quality preservation.
Disclaimer
Please be advised that the text fields, legal case numbers, and structural descriptions provided map directly to the exact physical 1935 California District Court of Appeal manuscript, West 7th Street law office coordinates, Chaplin family litigation files, and verified ink signatures included in this archive. As an authentic, hand-signed biographical artifact tracking the personal and financial struggles of a cinematic trailblazer whose creation of "The Tramp" permanently defined international filmmaking history, the precise character of the pen strokes, the alignment of the typewriter typography, and the natural properties of the vintage paper stock are entirely unique to this individual piece of show business lore.
Own an Unrivaled Piece of Cinema History Today!
While standard promotional movie star photos or common reproduction autographs can be found anywhere, an original, fully executed appellate court document from Charlie Chaplin’s most famous personal legal battle represents the absolute zenith of historical celebrity collecting. Because formal appellate stipulations require legally binding execution to alter court proceedings for Hollywood elite, they offer a completely un-staged, official confirmation of a silent film legend's private financial footprint, legal defense strategies, and real-world struggles. Directly tracking to his individual identity alongside his ex-wife Lita Grey, his legendary defense team, and the California District Court of Appeal, this certified manuscript archive is a premier crown-jewel centerpiece for any world-class collection of pop culture artifacts, classic cinema history, or rare early twentieth-century American legal manuscripts.
