Alvah Bessie
Alvah Bessie | |
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Bessie testifies before the House Un-American Activities Committee, 1947 | |
| Born | June 4, 1904 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | July 21, 1985 (aged 81) Terra Linda, California, U.S. |
| Education | Columbia University (BA) |
| Known for | Abraham Lincoln Brigade Oscar nomination for Objective, Burma! Hollywood Ten |
| Political party | Communist (1936–1954) |
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| Children | 3; Daniel Bessie, David Bessie, Eva Bessie Wilson |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Spanish Republic United States |
| Branch | International Brigades Civil Air Patrol |
| Rank | Sergeant Second Lieutenant |
| Unit | The "Abraham Lincoln" XV International Brigade Los Angeles Squadron 3 |
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Alvah Cecil Bessie (June 4, 1904 – July 21, 1985) was an American novelist, screenwriter and journalist. He was one of nearly 3,000 American volunteers who joined the Abraham Lincoln Brigade and fought in the Spanish Civil War. He is perhaps best known as a member of the "Hollywood Ten", the group of film artists blacklisted by the entertainment industry for refusing to cooperate with the House Un-American Activities Committee.