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COMMUNISM IN MOTION-PICTURE INDUSTRY 67 Mr. Walter. Isn't it true the purpose of those visits was to organize the Communist Party, or help organize the Communist Party, in Los Angeles ? Mr. Jerome. I spoke of the purpose of my visits in 1946 and 1948. I stand by that explanation. Mr. Walter. Did you ever visit Los Angeles for the purpose of aiding in the organization of the Communist Party or a Communist cell in Los Angeles ? Mr. Jerome. I refuse to answer the question, invoking the privilege against self-incrimination. Mr. Kearney. Did I understand you a few minutes ago to say that you wanted to be helpful to this committee ? Mr. Jerome. Yes, sir. Mr. Tavenner. Then will you tell us what you know about Actors' Laboratory in Hollywood ? Mr. Jerome. I decline to answer the question, invoking the privilege against self-incrimination. Mr. Tavenner. Do you know who the founders were of Actors' Laboratory ? Mr. Jerome. I refuse to answer the question, invoking the privi- lege against self-incrimination. Mr. Walter. Perhaps you could refresh his recollection by giving the names. Mr. Tavenner. Do you know J. Edward Bromberg, who was asso- ciated with Actors' Laboratory ? Mr. Jerome. I refuse to answer the question on the grounds of possible self-incrimination. Mr. Tavenner. Were you familiar with the Hollywood Chapter of the Arts, Sciences, and Professions ? Mr. Jerome. No, sir. Mr. Tavenner. Thank you. Mr. Jerome. What does "acquainted" mean ? Mr. Tavenner. Did you know of the organization ? Mr. Jerome. Of its existence? Mr. Tavenner. Of its existence. Mr. Jerome. Yes. That is not my understanding of "acquain- tance." Mr. Tavenner. To what extent were you acquainted with that organization ? Mr. Jerome. I refuse to answer the question on the grounds of possible self-incrimination. Mr. Tavenner. Did you aid or assist in any manner in the forma- tion of that chapter, or counsel or advise others in regard to it ? Mr. Jerome. No, sir. Mr. Tavenner. The Daily Worker of May 11, 1934, identifies you as a member of the National Agit-Prop, which is the expression for the Agitation and Propaganda Commission of the Communist Party. Was that a correct identification? Mr. Jerome. I must decline to answer that question on the grounds of possible self-incrimination. Mr. Wood. If it weren't true it wouldn't incriminate you, would it, Mr. Jerome? R1595—51—pt. 1 2