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Someday My Prince Will Con: Michael Romanoff

Ridiculous Crime

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Prince Michael Romanoff

In 1927, Harry Gurgerson turned up in Hollywood for a little bit. He worked as a technical advisor for a film about pre-revolution Russia. The locals recognized him because he wasn't new in town. So at one point during his struggles, American artist Rockwell Kent befriended him. And Gurgerson returned the favor by passing himself off as Rockwell Kent. On another occasion, he stole military brushes from Paul Mellon of the Pittsburgh Melons. They were gold back and monogrammed with the initials PM - Prince Michael Romanoff.

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