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COMMUNISM IN MOTION-PICTURE INDUSTRY 451 Mr. Bercovici. Thank you. Mr. Tavenner, please, I would like to submit this statement to be filed with the committee. (The statement referred to was filed with the committee.) (Witness temporarily excused.) Mr. Tavenner. Mr. Chairman, there was subpenaed for appear- ance here this morning a person by the name of Mrs. Beatrice Ham- mer. We received yesterday a doctor's certificate relating to her, and her counsel, I understand, took the matter up with you a few days ago about her illness and her inability to be here today. I call the matter to your attention and suggest that the doctor's certificate be filed in the record of the proceedings. Mr. Wood. We have the doctor's certificate, and it was suggested by counsel for the witness that in the event the committee decided to do so—and it is before the committee now—she will be glad to be subjected to examination by any physician the committee might designate. It appears, however, she can be before the committee in the next 30 days. Mr. Tavenner. I would like to call as the next witness Mr. Alvin Hammer. Mr. Wood. Are you Mr. Plammer ? Mr. Hammer. I am. Mr. Wood. Will you raise your right hand, please, and be sworn. You solemnly swear the evidence you give this committee shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God ? Mr. Hammer. I do. Mr. Wood. Have a seat, sir. TESTIMONY OF ALVIN HAMMER, ACCOMPANIED BY HIS COUNSEL, MARTIN POPPER Mr. Tavenner. You are Mr. Alvin Hammer ? Mr. Hammer. Yes. Mr. Tavenner. Are you represented by counsel ? Mr. Hammer. I am. Mr. Tavenner. Will counsel please identify himself for the record? Mr. Popper. Martin Popper, 160 Broadway, New York City. Mr. Wood. At any time during the course of your examination you have the privilege of conferring with your counsel as you may desire. Mr. Hammer. May I submit a statement, please? Mr. Wood. At the conclusion of your testimony we will be glad to receive such statement as you desire to submit. Mr. Tavenner. When and where were you born, Mr. Hammer? Mr. Hammer. I was born January 2, 1915, Lower East Side, New York City. Mr. Tavenner. Is Alvin Hammer your professional name or is it your real name ? Mr. Hammer. I was born Irving Dratler, D-r-a-t-1-e-r. Mr. Tavenner. Is Alvin Hammer your correct name, or is it merely a professional name ? Mr. Hammer. It is a professional name. Mr. Tavenner. Are you married ? Mr. Hammer. Yes; I am. Mr. Tavenner. What is your wife's name ?