Video URL Add to clip bin Download Preview 90002_22751_05 Subjects California History Politics/ Government San Francisco Keywords Emperor of The United States and Protector of Mexico emperor norton gold rush insanity insane delusional San Francisco 1860 California top hat court 1940s B&W A group of men in the 1940's discuss the time that Emperor Norton was arrested. Emperor Norton stands trial accused of masquerading as the Emperor of the United States. The judge dismisses the charges.
