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Abduction. On December 16, 1931, Nell was abducted along with George Blair, her black chauffeur, by three men and held for $75,000 ransom. [2] The men reportedly hijacked her car at gunpoint, driving them to a cottage in Bonner Springs, Kansas, [1] where she and Blair were held captive for 34 hours. [2]
Jan 16, 2023 · By Jake Rossen | Jan 16, 2023. Nell Donnelly was a '30s fashion icon, which made her a target for kidnappers. / Courtesy of the Ellen 'Nell' Quinlan Donnelly Reed Papers (KO444); The...
Oct 23, 2021 · Wealthy fashion designer and manufacturer Nell Donnelly and her chauffeur had been kidnapped on December 16. Less than two days later, both were released safe, due in part to the efforts of a...
Nell Donnelly and her chauffeur, George Blair, were kidnapped on December 16, 1931. Donnelly had become famous after her 1916 founding of the Donnelly Garment Company, which sold stylish but affordable dresses for daily wear by ordinary women.
Sep 28, 2023 · “Very rarely do you hear a story where a woman gets kidnapped and then is rescued by the mafia,” O’Malley said. “Nelly Don—The Musical Movie” captures the true story of a trailblazer that...
Dress manufacturer and businesswoman Nell Donnelly is kidnapped and held hostage near Bonner Springs, Kansas. Her affair partner, James A. Reed, utilizes his connections to John F. Lazia and the criminal underworld to secure her release without paying ransom.
Sep 22, 2023 · The kidnapping of Nell Donnelly in 1931 is brought to life in the movie. Nelly Don Theatrical LLC. The kidnapping is a big part of the movie, as it was of the documentary, book and...
