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PARIS ADULT THEATRE I v. SLATON

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413 U.S. 49 (1973)

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Legal Principle at Issue

Whether the First Amendment gives a constitutional right to show obscene films to consenting adults in a commercial theater.

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Vacated and remanded. Petitioning party received a favorable disposition.

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Thomas E. Moran View all cases

Advocated for Petitioner

Robert Eugene Smith View all cases

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