1931 Press Photo Armour L Phillips Arrested for D J O Brien Assault Tom Taylor

Hollywood, California - A wild battle over a beautiful blonde film actress resulted in the arrest of Armour L. Phillips, 37, husband of Clara Phillips, "hammer murderess" of Alberta Meadows, at his Hollywood home. Phillips was booked at the Hollywood jail on suspicion of carrying a deadly weapon, and his asserted victim, D.J. O'Brien, was treated at the Hollywood receiving hospital for severe bruises allegedly inflicted with a revolver butt. Shown is Phillips (right) in the custody of Detective Lieutenant Tom Taylor, prior to being booked.

Photo is dated 1931.

Photo measures 6 x 8 inches.