CELEBRITIES
OF THE YIDDISH STAGE AND RADIO FETE A LEADING LADY
May 1946
On the eve of her departure for Paris and
London, where she was invited to appear as guest artist in her
repertory of Jewish plays. Dina Halpern was tendered a luncheon by
the cast of "Kamf far gloiben" (Fight for the Faith), current
"Forward Hour" dramatic serial in which she played the feminine
lead. Above is a view at the luncheon, held at the Advertising Club
of New York.
Seated, left to right, are: Luba Kadison,
Frances Adler, Kadia Molodowska (poetress who wrote, "Kamf far
gloiben"), Ossip Dymow (the dramatist, a contributor to the
Forward), Misha German and Helena Borkowska.
Second row, left to right: Yudel Dubinsky,
Moshe Strassberg, Michael Goldstein, Henry Greenfield (director of
Radio Station WEVD, over which the "Forward Hour" program was
broadcast every Sunday, and toastmaster of the affair), Sara
Gingold, Zvi Scooler, Isadore Casher, Flora Freiman, Chaim Tauber,
Charlotte Goldstein, Muriel Gruber, Wolfe Barzel and Judah Bleich.
Rear: Isaac Arco (left), and Joseph Strugatch.
From the Forverts, June 1, 1946. |