Weegee (1899-1968), ‘Crime Cruise’ Jails 2 Youths, New York (May 11, 1937)

Weegee (American, 1899-1968) ‘Crime Cruise' Jails 2 Youths, New York, May 11, 1937 Gelatin silver 9-3/4 x 7-5/8 inches (24.8 x 19.4 cm) Titled in ink and with A. Fellig credit stamp on verso. Robberies of a Month, Started With Stolen Car, Charged to Pair. Two youths, who, police say, set out with two companions a month ago on a "crime cruise" that carried them through several holdups and burglaries here and in up-State New York, were under arrest today. The two described themselves as Howard Terwilliger, 22, of the Lenox House, lower Fulton St., Brooklyn, and Sylvio Drolet, 19, of 400 W. 57th St. Manhattan. LITERATURE: Brooklyn Daily Eagle, May 11, 1937.

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Condition Report: In overall good condition. Two creases across the image and scattered smaller creases. Small area of lose to the lower right corner. Small area of water damage in the center of the top edge.