Alvah Bessie

Alvah Cecil Bessie (June 4, 1904 – July 21, 1985) was an American novelist, journalist and screenwriter who was blacklisted by the movie studios for being one of the Hollywood Ten who refused to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee. He was a member of the Communist Party USA and participated in paramilitary activity as part of the Comintern's International Brigades during the Spanish Civil War.

Alvah Bessie
Bessie in 1938 while fighting in Spain
Born(1904-06-04)June 4, 1904
New York City, U.S.
DiedJuly 21, 1985(1985-07-21) (aged 81)
Terra Linda, California, U.S.
EducationColumbia University
Known forAbraham Lincoln Brigade
Academy Award for Writing Original Screenplay
Military career
Allegiance Spanish Republic
Service/branch International Brigades
UnitThe "Abraham Lincoln" XV International Brigade
Battles/warsSpanish Civil War
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