Gelb, James, 1906-1985.

James Gelb, Broadway stage manager, was born in 1906. He began his career as a member of Eva LeGallienne's Civic Repertory Company in the 1930s and later worked with the Group Theater. He worked on most of the plays directed by Harold Clurman and for producers and directors such as Kermit Bloomgarden, Elia Kazan, and Robert Whitehead. He died October 16, 1985.

From the guide to the James Gelb papers, 1943-1976, (The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division.)

James Gelb was a Broadway stage manager who worked extensively with director Harold Clurman, and many other prominent theatrical figures of his day.

Born in 1906, Gelb began his career in the 1930s as a member of Eva LeGallienne's Civic Repertory Company, and later worked with the Group Theater. For many years he stage managed most of the plays directed by Harold Clurman, and also worked for other producers and directors such as Kermit Bloomgarden, Elia Kazan, and Robert Whitehead. James Gelb died October 16, 1985.

From the description of James Gelb papers, 1943-1976. (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 122486336