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Belva Gaertner

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American acquitted of murder

United StatesMusiciansLived 1884 to 1965 · aged 80
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Belva Eleanora Gaertner was an American woman who was acquitted of murder in a 1924 trial. She inspired the character of Velma in the 1926 play Chicago created by Maurine Dallas Watkins; Watkins reported on the trial for the Chicago Tribune. The Velma character became Velma Kelly in the 1975 musical based on the play.

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Gaertner with her defense attorney, Thomas D. Nash (right), 1924Gaertner with her defense attorney, Thomas D. Nash (right), 1924Gaertner circa March 13, 1924, the day after her arrestGaertner circa March 13, 1924, the day after her arrest

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About this person

Country
United States
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1884 to 1965 · aged 80
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5 languages

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