Lita Grey Chaplin was involved in a long affair with Carpentier, who was married, after her divorce from Charlie. One evening in 1931, Georges & Lita were kidnapped and robbed by four men with guns outside a New York City theater where Lita had just finished performing. The robbers had seen Lita's act and were attracted to her expensive jewelry. The couple were driven a mile in Lita's car before they were released unharmed.