HURLEY, Judge.
The pivotal question in this libel case is whether a picture and its caption must be viewed as a composite to determine if the publication is defamatory. We answer in the affirmative and, because the composite is neither false nor defamatory, we reverse.
Julian Byrd, a professional model, posed for a Viceroy cigarette advertising campaign. The resulting photograph, which was used as part of a printed advertisement, depicted Mr. Byrd dressed...
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