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Ace in the Hole

(1951)   Tags: Paramount

Desny v. Wilder

ace in the hole 1951
This is a plagiarism case brought by Plaintiff Victor Desny, who claimed he pitched an idea for a film based on the story of Floyd Collins to Billy Wilder, who then made the story into “Ace In The Hole.”

Judgment: In favor of Plaintiff. [Wilder settled the case for $14,350.]

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