“June 17: A letter from Paul, Weiss, Rifkin, Wharton & Garrison (probably written by John F. Wharton) suggests that an article in Motion Picture by Hedda Hopper is libelous, according to Sam Silverman, a libel expert in Wharton’s firm. “I shall only say that bringing a libel suit might result in giving Miss Hopper a greater opportunity to display her venom. That doesn’t mean that we wouldn’t bring the suit if you wish us to.” Marilyn did not wish to.””
Marilyn Monroe Day by Day: A Timeline of People, Places, and Events