Wife of Emad Kia, former Iranian consul in NY, poses in office of her attorney following investigation on the robbery of more than $ 50,000 worth of gems and furs from her West End avenue apartment.
(Source: persianrealm.com)
Marilyn Monroe – Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend:
PHOTO CAPTION: NEW YORK, March 16th, 1950 –ROYAL ROBBERY VICTIM – Princess Kia of Iran poses today in office of her attorney following révélation that police are investigating the robbery Monday of more than $ 50,000 worth of gems and furs from her West End avenue apartment. The Princess is the wife of Emad Kia, former Iranian consul in New York. (APWire-photo)
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WHO DUNNIT ?
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To Catch a Thief:
In this excerpt from the 1955 Hitchcock film To Catch a Thief, Grace Kelly baits a trap for Cary Grant — with faux diamonds. For more on law, fashion, and the culture of the copy, go to http://www.counterfeitchic.com.
To Catch a Thief – Movie Trailer :
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