Luther Adler papers 1890-1984

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Luther Adler papers 1890-1984

http://archives.nypl.org/the/21240

The Luther Adler collection contains clippings, contracts, correspondence, photographs, programs, scripts and other material that document Mr. Adler's career on stage, screen and television. It includes information about Mr. Adler's problems with blacklisting, his involvement with The Group Theatre and his family both on and off stage.

2 lin. ft. (5 boxes)

The New York Public Library. Billy Rose Theatre Division.

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SNAC Resource ID: 6317500

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Group Theatre (U.S.)

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Adler, Jacob P., 1855-1926

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Adler, Luther, 1903-1984

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Luther Adler, an actor, was born May 4, 1903 in New York City. He began his career at the age of five when he joined his parents, Jacob P. and Sarah Adler, stars of the Yiddish theater, and his brothers and sisters on stage. Mr. Adler performed on Broadway, in stock and on tour. He appeared in over twenty-five films and on television. He was a founding member of the Group Theatre. Luther Adler died December 8, 1984. From the guide to the Luther Adler papers, ...