LOS ANGELES TIMES

May 6, 1926

Young Cudahy's Mother Warns of Annulment

Not only are Michael Cudahy, grandson of Edward Cudahy, Chicago packer, and Joan Crawford, motion picture actress, not married, but if they ever go through a ceremony the union will promptly be annulled, according to Mrs. Jack Cudahy, mother of the young man.

Mrs. Cudahy characterized as ridiculous reports that the actress has been the secret bride of her son for several months.

“My son is 18 years of age and I am his legal guardian, so I can say that this marriage would be annulled if he ever did decide to marry this girl. But no he has not. I have questioned him closely about it."

Young Cudahy was playing polo yesterday afternoon, according to his mother. She said he probably will go to England to school some time this summer.

A denial of the marriage report also came from the actress yesterday. "No, I'm not married,” she said. “It is true Michael and I love each other and plan to be married some day, but we haven't taken that step yet.”

[Thanks to Norman for this article.]