Secrecy Surrounds Cannon Trial! - Invalid Bishop Arrives To Face Charges By Church Officials (1931)

Secrecy Surrounds Cannon Trial! - Invalid Bishop Arrives To Face Charges By Church Officials (1931) 04:47:38 Front of court building w/ 4 columns; MCU Bishop James Cannon, Jr. on crutches helped up stone steps by men in top coats & hats. Four men outside large ornate doors; MCU of man. 04:48:06 Cannon on crutches leaving house or building w/ stained glass doors & windows w/ other men. Into car at curb. Religious Leaders; Anti-Alcohol; Anti-Catholic; Bigot; Intolerance; Morals; Crimes; Morality; Prohibition; Temperance Movement; 1930s; NOTE: Cannon, a bishop in Methodist Church, was powerful leader of temperance movement in US. Was brought before church court for possible misuse of church funds to support his Anti-Smith Democrats during presidential campaign while promoting Herbert Hoover. He was found not guilty; also not guilty on adultery charges. In Oct31 a Federal Grand Jury brought charges but was found not guilty in 1934 but his reputation was destroyed. NOTE: If requested will provide unrelated material, 04:43:04 - 04:51:55 (9 cards), at per reel rate.