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The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-09-20
u. S. Writers Describe Influence of
BOLSheuik Revolution on Their Work

Predictions between politics and
poetry, between art and revolution,
which we were unable to resolve.
AS a result of this sectarianism. a
number Of our writer's abandoned
literature altogether and devoted
themselves exclusively to journal
ism, and in some cases even to
purely political work
Not a Crime to Write Poetry
When I came to the Soviet Union
in 1926, I discovered that those
American comrades who deSpised
(or feared) art and literature did
not at all represent the Communist
viewpoint in the U.S.S.R. It was
not crime to write poetry as some
Of our sectarians in the US.A.
thought. had abandoned writing
poetry for several years, but re-
sumed it under the influence of So
Wet writers and artists whom I met
in Moscow, notably Mayakovsky.
Asseyey, Dinamov. Anisimov, Essen
stein, and Meyerhold.
I mention this as an example of
the influence Of Soviet literature
upon our group of American writ
ers, not only in regard to theme,
but also in restoring respect for
the specific functions Of art. for its
Importance in the revolutionary
movement, for the need of effective
form. Since then I have not only
continued to write verse expressing
thoughts and feelings aroused by
the revolutionary movement, but
have been active in groups of revo-
lutionary writers. artists. as we'll as
the revolutionary theatre and
cinema.
Some OF the things I have said
above, answer. in part, your second
question, which asks for an opinion
about Soviet literature. To us the
most striking feature of Soviet lit
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-09-20
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WOR-Pauline Alpert, Piano
WJz-Death Valley Days-Sketch
WABC-Bar x Days-Sketch
s:15-WOR-Larry Taylor, Baritone
Observation-Disclosures Orchestra
WJz-Bavarian Orchestra
WABC-Waring Orchestra
1000 EAF-Whiteman' Music Hall. With
Helen Jepson, Soprano, and Others
WJz-Canadian Concert
WABC-Forty-f Minutes in Holly
wood Music; Sketches
0:i5-WOR-Current Events-H. E. Read
30-WCR-Variety Musicale
WJz-The Constitution; The House
Our Fathers Built-Representativ
James M. Beck of Pennsylvania
0:45-WABC-Tito Guizer, Tenor
1900 -WEAT-Rosers and Vance, Songs
WOR-Dantziy Orchestra
WJI-Se1tor Orchestra
WABc-American Federation of La
be- Program
1:l5-WFh--Tnc TaSp-ver and the state
Conrcntion-B cambridge Colby, At
torney
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-09-20
Powerful Indictment
OF Fascism in Vivid
Free Thaelmann' Film

3 Thaelmsnn' until your lungs burst.
Some of the shots Of Thaelmann
and Dimitrov in action are incredi-
/ BILE revelations Of the dynamic power
Of these two great leaders Of the
working class. IN tina entire his
tory Of the screen I can think Of
/ no scene as moving or as powerful
as the one where the magnificent
Dimitrov at the Reichstag trial
turns around and furicusly points
the finger of accusation against his
insane acCuser5. 1t is remarkab BILE
how some OF the pictures were ever
obtained at all, they are such vital
ammunition in the hands of the
working-class against fascism.
But what is most interesting
about the film is the historical con-
tinuity it gives Of the life of the
German revolutionary leader Ernst
Thaelmann from the year 1925 to
the time Of his imprisonment in
the Nazi dungeon. We see the
tremendous mass meetings addressed
by Thaelmann during the glorious
-h-et9 ASAao VI Viz AzELAA HIGH WI AAAAEN
class, the parades Of the Red Front
fighters. We see Thaelmann re-
porting at the Sixth World Con-
gress Of the Communist Interna-
tional where are present Clara Zet-
kin and S. Katayama. Then come
shots Of the Reichstag elections
where Thaelmann polled first four
Fr1f11fnr1e avd
followed by scenes depicting The
rise of Nazism, the Hitler reaction,
the ReichStag fire, the amazing I'M
foreground activity of the German
Communist Party and the unparal-
leled worldwide fight to free Tael-
mann.
The film opens and closes with
appropriate remarks by Earl Brow
der, General Secretary of the Com
munist Party, U. S. A., whose last
words are: Let us also understand
that the fight against Hitler, Tor
the freedom Of Thaelmann is mex
tricably bound up with the fight
against Vigilantism, against the Ku-
KluX-Klan type of fascism in Ame-
ria, and for the freedom of the
Scottsboro boys, Angelo Herndon,
Tom Mooney, Jim MacNamara,
against company unionism, for the
right to organize. Let us unite our
ranks in protest and actions. Let
our voice be heard around the
world and let us forge a solid link
Of working class unity, a united
front Of all workers"
1t is our solemn duty as fighters
against fascism to see Ernst Thael-
WAINWRIGHT Against Fascism" and
to spread the word wherever we go
so that others might hear about it
and see it. The magnificent must
cal score that accompanies the pic
ture. incidentally, is a tribute to the
growth Of the workers music move
ment in America. The comrades
responsible are to be warmly congra-
tulated for their work, as are all
those whose have worked to put the
film in shape for showing
So run don't walk to the nearest
street car headed for 28th st. and
Broadway for all roads lead there,
Thursday Friday and Saturday, all
day from am. TO II pm.
A Soviet cartoon, a Chaplin COM
edy and workers newsreel COM
plete the program.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-09-20
Ernst Thaelmann-Fighter
Against Fascism"
Reviewed by
DAVID PLATT

For the first time on any Ameri-
can screen, one Of the most power
full propaganda films against fascism
ever assembled is being shown at
the 28th Street broadway Thea
tire. 1t will continue today, Friday
and Saturday daily from 9 am. to
IL pm.
Four stirring reels Of the mill
tant German workers on parade and
in battle, led by the tirelesS, in
dominitsble fighter for freedom,
Ernst Thaelmann, on the screen.
This is something to- keep Adolf
Hitler tossing in his sleep for many
a night. What he wouldn't give to
be able to add this unbelievable
collection of data against Nazism to
his vast storehouse of flames and
ashes. The miraculous existence Of
this film will serve to arouse and
renew the battle for the freedom Of
Thaelmann and for the liberation OF
all prosecuted victims of German
fascism.
Ernst Thaelmann-F ghter
Against Fascism" is a powerful
blow against the forces of reaction.
1t is impossible to leave the thea
tire after seeing the film without
feeling that here is the most sensa-
tional visual evidence you can de-
sire of the sadistic brutality and de-
cadence of Hitler fascism. 1t is all
here: the Reichstag fire provoca-
ton and trial where the heroic
Dimitrov IS shown in some OF the
most breath-taking scenes you have
ever witnessed; the notorious burn
ing Of the books; the unbridled Nazi
terror against Jews, Communists
and others; the helhsh concentra-
ton camps where axe is king and
moose, queen, etc.
Struggled out of Germany and
presented by the Thselmann Liberia
ton Committee to strengthen the
fight to free Thselmann in the
U. S., the film contains incidents in
the lives of Thaelmann, Dimitrov
and other anti-fascist fighters that
will knock you out Of your seat and
make you want to shout Free
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-09-20
Authors Give Estimate
Of Soviet Literature
In Statements

On the occasion of the recent
Soviet Writers Congress, the Sec
retaTiat Of the International
Union of Revolutionary Writers
addressed three questions to
prominent writer's in a number of
countries. The questions were:
What influence has the BOIshc-
vik revolution had upon your
work? What do you think Of So
Wet literature? What problems
interest you most at this time?
Ameng Sle American writers to
whom these questions were ad-
dressed are Joseph Freeman,
Theodore Dresser, Malcolm Cow
ley, Louis Adamic, Isidor Schnei-
der, Granville Hicks, Corliss La
mont, Joseph Kalar, James
Steele. We are reprinting here
the answer Of Joseph Freeman.
and will publish the answers of
the others in subsequent issues
Of the Daily Worker.-Editor's
Note.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-09-20
ThursdaH

ATTENTION - Ernst Thaelmann," a
Aim struggled out of Germany; shows Hit
Ter terror and fight against 1t; released for
first time anywhere in New York City for
four days-Wednesday, Thursday, Friday,
Saturday of this week at 23th st. Theatre,
2Sth and Broadway. Continuous $50 to
IL PM.
REGISTRATION for fall term now going
on at Workers School. IS E. 18th ST.,
Room SOL Register now. Ask for de-
scriptive catalogue.
REGISTER at Mosholu Progressive Club,
$3.50 cambridge Ave. (207thl for classes.
Principles of Communism and Political
Economy. Instructor C. Ellstein Of Work
ers School. Registration nights-Sept. 10
to 26th. $50 to 1000 pm.
REGISTER for courses at Workers Dance
League, 80 E. 18th st. starting at once.
Fundamentals of Glass Struggle Especial
course for dancers.
Heights Workers School, at Elks Hall, 1908
Fulton St, Brooklyn, pm. WILT. Red
Dancers, NigobPianist, Del-Cartoonist.
Fine jazz band. Adm. ACC.
LECTURE by Hansu Chan, $50 pm. at
Friends of Chinese People, 1853 w. 23rd
ST. Room 12 Subject: THE Chinese East
ern Railway Situation" Adm. l5c.
CONCERT-Dance, benefit Crown Heights
Br Workers School at Elks Hall. 1868 Full
ton St., Brooklyn. Featuring Nigob. Del,
Workers Lab. Theatre in Free Thael-
mann" and VIM. Scott and his Rhythm
Boys for Dancing. Subscription Acc.
NATURE Friends, international workers
hiking organization hike from Southfield
to Lake Stahahe, Island-Pond and back to
Arden. Meet Chamber St, Erie-Ferry, Z
a. NJ. Sunday, 5-hour walk. Excursion
ticket to Arden SIPS. Leader, H. Moeckel,
N. F. Center, II w. 18th st.
FREIHEIT Mandolin Orchestra rehearsal
8 pm. sharp at 1o5 E. l4th st. Applica-
lions for beginners class should be mailed
to above address.
MEETING Film Sect. at Film and Photo
League S;15 PM sharp. Discussion reports
submitted for National Conference in Chi
cago.
LECTURE tonight by VIM Marvin on
b.. American League, l40 Second Ave,
8 pm. Adm. free. Bring friends.
OPEN Forum at 1898 Jerome Ave near
Burnside Ave, $40. Auspices, Fordham Br.
F.S.U. Speaker. Peter Lewis. just returned
from the Soviet Union. Subject. Health
and Vacations in Soviet Union. Adm. l5c.
GENERAL Sect. Meeting, Brooklyn Sec
ton, Associated Workers Clubs. changed
from New Group to Rugby Youth Club,
ca E. SIND ST.. 7:3o pm. All members Of
clubs attend promptly.
R. J. SILSERSTEIN. Of New York Bar,
speaks tonight at Hotel Newton, bet. 94th
and 95th SITS, Broadway, On "A Compare
con Of Soviet and Non-Sovet Legal Svs-
tenn" under auspices of West Side Br.
-.S.U. Adm. 1Jc. Unemployed free.
WESLEY EVEREST B" I. L. D. invites
Brooklyn Heightors II attend meeting to-
night $3.50 at Peters, 2l7 Fulton ST., Brook
lyn.
SOVIET Film s4lowing, Mother" a.
Hotel Claridge. 44th and Broadway. to-
night $50. Based on novel by Maxim
Gcrki.
OPEN Meeting Ten Mooney b.. LID
at '229 E. l4th St. s:iS. Philip Ksplaa
will speak en- Textic Strike. Adm. free.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-09-20
National Conference
Of John Reed Clubs,
Chicago, Sept. 1880

NEW YORK.-The John Reed
Clubs of the U.S.A. will hold a ma
tioral meeting in Chicago. on Sept.
Is to 30, at the CHICAGO John Reed
Club headquarters, sos S. State ST.
Delegates from groups in Holly
wood, Oklahoma CITY. Detroit, Chi
cago. New YORK HEREFORD New
Hsven Minnee 1olis, Philadelphia,
etc, viii attend this meeting.
Among the reports that will be
presented are: Plans for J.R.C.
magazines. the MIRA. and the art
lists. the extension Of cultural work
among Negro intellectuals. the ter
ror against revolutionary cultural
groups in California. lecture tours
and travelling exhibits. etc,
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-09-20
Dance RecitdLS For Workers
and ,SfUdeufS

The Students Dance Recitals an
nounces series Of 8 dance recitals
for workers and students at the
Washington Irving High School Au-
ditorium. The artists will be: Shawn
and His Ensemble Of Men Dancers,
Oct 10; Doris Humphrey 81 Charles
Weidman, Nov. IT; Miriam Winslow,
Dec. Is; Dorsha, Jan. 10; Sophia
Delza, Feb. 2; Tamiris, Mar. 8;
Martha Graham, Mar. %, and
Garcia Goys, April 81. The sub
scription for the dance recitals will
be at $3.50 Tickets are obtsinable
at the Office of the Students Dance
Recitals.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-09-20
STAGE AND SCREEN
Jewish Art Troupe Opened
Last Niqht NTH Soviet Drama

The New York Art Troupe, Or
ganized by former members Of Maui
rice Schwartz company to carry on
his Yiddish Art Theatre traditions,
will open their season this evening
at the Yiddish Folks Theatre with
The Verdict" drama Of the Rus
sian upheaval of a decade ago by
the Soviet playwright, Sophia Levi
tina. Joseph Buloff, director of the
group, Anna Appel, Ben Xvi Bara-
toff, Michael Gibson and Hannah
and Isidore Hollander head the
large cast.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-09-20

700 P. .-WEAF-Basebau Resume
WOE-Sports Resume-Ford Frick
WJZ-Amos m Andy-5ketch
WABC-Augustine Orchestra
7l5-WEAF-Gene and Glenn-5ketch
WOR-Comedy; Music
WJz-Stamp Club-Capt. Tim Healy
1880 wEAF-Danny Malone, Tenor
WOR-The O'Neills-Sketch
WJz-Regulation of the Issue and
Sale of Sccurities-Fe-dinand Pee
ora. Member Securities Exchange
Commission, at Farmers Union Co.
operative Convention. Des Moines
WABC-Jack Smith, Songs
7:45-WEAF-Frank Bucks Adventures
WOR-Studio Music
WABC-3oake Carter. Commentator
s;oO-WEAF-Vallee'S Varieties
WCR-L.ttle Symphcny Orchestra,
Philip James, Conductor; Edith
Friedman. Piano
wJ--G"t7 and Gravy-SSetch
" - --'7 cnith. T1ngs
$50 On. Soprano; Charles
.. seer
WABC-Studio Concert
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-09-20
Friday

GALA OPENING OF Eastern Theatre Fec
tival Ct Civic Eopscso-y Theatre. FRIDAY
Sept. clst. eco pm. WL.-.. Art-s, Jsce
London Crib CT Nev-e-,; and ether ~.
p'ce5 league Of Vo-ser5 Theatres. IA "
lltA St. CTcl5ea 1928. Acmiss.cn CSC
to 50 cent
"cS-21R." Soviet snt.-war film. will be
shcvn a. mas meeting - elc.s del,-a O.
f-cn Downtown Ssc. of LID. - Sec-nd
U. 2. Congress N~1in7t We s~1 Ta7ci-r1.
N7Nlat;en Ivesyr. 65 F. Atr St, $50 p
m. Prominent speakers. Adm. l5c.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-09-20
Sunday

DAILY WORKER Affair and 18th Ami
vereary Celebration at Svia Hall. Carry
Ave, West Brighton. Staten Island. Aus
pieces Sec. 10 C.P. Prominent speaker Del,
Cartoonist and Others; $50 pm.
DAILY WORKER Concert and Dance at
1872 Cla-emcnt Parkway, Bronx. Auspices.
Middle B-cnZ Workers Club. $3.50 p. m.
Program; A-tef. Max GorSv Orchestra,
5p--';ers nad others. Adm. Ice.
DAILY WORKER Affair at 81 Graham
ave. B-ooklyn. Auspices, Sec. Unit 90
Fine program
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-09-20
BY JOSEPH FREEMAN

I may say simply and badly,
that the October Revolution altered
my life completely; it determined
my political affiliations, my work,
my thought, my feelings; it drew
me into the worldwide struggle OF
the workers for the overthrow OF
capitalism and the establishment
of q classics society. The contin-
ued successes Of the Soviet Union,
verifying the teachings Of Marx and
Lenin, have inspired millions of
workers, farmers and intellectuals
throughout the world; and among
these millions 7 have the honor to
count myself.
We look upon the U.S.S.R. as the
vanguard of the world revolution,
upon its achievements as the living
verification of Communist princi-
pies. The victories of the Five Year
plan, for example, have had a pro-
found effect upon many workers
and intellectuals in the United
States, who have drawn the neces-
sary conclusions from the sharp
contrast between socialist planning
and capitalist anarchy.
But not in economic thought
alone has the Soviet Union af-
fected certain American writer's:
we have learned from it to look
with new eyes on questions of phi
losophy, literature and art; on
questions of race and nationality;
on the position of woman and the
education of children; on the treat
ment Of criminals and detectives;
and even on the most subtle and
profound Of personal relations
love, friendship. and the attitude
toward ones self.
Books Influenced BY Soviet Union
My own work (since you ask
about it, has been under the in
fiuence of the Soviet Union and the
Communist movement for many
years. In journalism and criticism,
1 have tried to apply the principles
Of Marxism- Leninism to American
problems, as we'll as to explain
some Of the aspects Of Soviet life.
My first book written in collabo-
ration with Scott Nearing in 1924
was Dollar Diplomacy" study
of American imperialism; my sec
ond book Gin collaboration with
Joshua Kunitz and Louis Lozowick)
was voices of October" a study of
Soviet literature, art, the theatre
and the cinema: my third book.
THE Soviet Worker" 1882, was
study of labor conditions in the
U.S.SR.
The title Of these books will. I
think, indicate the extent of the
influence which the Soviet Union
has had upon one aspect of my
work. In another of its aspects. the
influence of the US.S.R. has been
equally great. I have since 1921
been one of that group of writer's
and artists centered around the
"Liberator" and New Masses"
which has learned much from So
Wet art and literature. Our devel-
opment toward an American revo-
lutionary art and literature has
been slow and painful, but in the
last three or four years the move
ment has gained momentum and
has begun to produce works of
genuine merit.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-09-20
w H A T. S ON
SATURDAY.

ADDRESS Of Michael Colds lecture
changed. He will speak on Literature and
Revolution on Saturday, Sept. 22nd, 2 pm.
at 11o University Place cor. 18th st.
Auspices Workers Bookshop. rs cents
worth OF pamphlets entities you to a
FREE ticket. Tickets Is cents in advance;
25 cents at door. Only 175 seats.
INSTALLATION OF Branch Brighton
Beach Workers Center, at 1900 Coney Is
land Ave. Brooklyn, Sept 20 at 8 pm.
Symphonic Quintette. Dance Band. Max
Bedacht speaker. Auspices, Ernst Thael-
mann Br. 5s5 TWO.
BAZAAR and Rummage sale at IS
Chauncey ST., Brooklyn, from now until
Saturday. Donations Of used clothing or
any article will be accepted. BENEFIT Crown
Heights Workers School. Phone DR.. War
wick. Lafayette 3-l924.
SECOND Series of Experimental Shorts
at New School for Social Research, this
Saturday, at pm. and $50 pm. Splendid
selection Of experimental films will be
shown. Tickets soc in advance at Film and
Photo League, IL z. 18th St. Workers
Bookshop, so E. 18th St. Auspices Film
and Photo League,
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-09-20
SATURDAY.

Ave, Brooklyn, 8 pm. Auspices Sect. g.,
Unit %.
DAILY WORKER Affair at si3 l80th St.
$40 pm. Auspices Two. Br. 1872. Enter
tainment. Concert, Red Vaudeville, Re-
treatments.
MOVIE, entertainment and dance given
by Sec. 2 Unit 9 CP. for the benefit of
the Daily Worker at the headquarters Of
the Film and Photo League. II z. 18th St.
Adm. Csc. Fine time promised
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-09-20
NelU HaUen, Conn.

DAILY WORKER Affair at 222 Lafayette
St. catur6cy. Sept 80 at US-ainian Hall
P-oyrfm: Banquet, Play by Unity Players
crour. DANCING. Speaker. Bill Taylor. o;
Hartford. Auspices. New Haven C.P. and
Deilv Worker Committee
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-09-20
SMEerinr. Viz.

DAILY WORKER A. Sunday. Sept.
3 - Vase d7u. ltta and John Ave. Pro-
--c,.'. HiuSicsl s-l-s cnS. individual and
g-oup numbers -7es~ers, games, dancing,
refreshments. Adm. isc
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ChicnnO. III.

DAILY WORKER Affair riyen by Com
NINA Pa-tv Ua!t t07 Friday. 8 pm. ct
f'c-.l cids Ccn g. 81 Wisconsin ST. 1890
~ ri-r-sbc-i. Tine n"slc. D>uc.ng Re-
treatments Tickets ioc At door i5c
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-09-20

From Soviet literature we learned
to see life socially, to describe from
the revolutionary viewpoint. This
constituted the first step in the
break from the individualistic lit
erature of the bourgeoisie. 1t af-
fected our themes, but with it came
a considerable amount of sectarian-
ism and a contempt for form.
There appeared to be certain con-
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-09-20
CHANGE
THE
WORLD!
OiIing Out the Trouble
By SENDER GARLIN

Oiling Out the Trouble
bosses having their workers the job
cod liver oil The suggestion
Society," which held solemn
clave in Cleveland recently.
thing Simple According to the United Press
report nurses dole out heapng
tabespoonfus would materially decrease In
duSrial absenteeism'"
presented by Holmes Pggot Sawyer and
this method of keeping workers on the
money the long would more than
for itself
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-09-20
ChicnnO. III.

PEN & HAMMER opening lecture by
Jack Ho, Editor Chinese Vanguard, on
whats Happening in Soviet China, Fri
day, Sept. 81. 8 pm. at new headquarters
Chicago Workers School, sos South State
st. Adm. Csc.
The daily worker. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1924-1958, 1934-09-20
AFFAIRS FOR THE
DAILY WORKER
Fridnu

DAILY WORKER Entertainment at Bush
Ave. Hall, Mariners Harbor. Staten Island.
Auspices. Sec. 10 Unit /. $3.50 pm.
MEETING and Daily Worker Talk. s p.
m, at Red Spark Club, 81 Second Ave.