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COMMUNISM IN MOTION-PICTURE INDUSTRY 1561 Miss Taffel. I worked as a free-lance writer in most of the studios; and at Goldwyirs, which is an independent; and I was under contract to RKO for about 3y 2 years; a little less than that. Mr. Tavenner. Over what period of time was that? Miss Taffel. The contract? Mr. Tavenner. Yes. What period of time were you employed there? Miss Taffel. At RKO? Mr. Tavenner. Yes. Miss Taffel. I believe it began in October of 1944 and ended in January of 1948. Mr. Tavenner. Have you had any other employment as a screen writer besides that which you have mentioned since 1940—since 19— yes; since 1940. Miss Taffel. I worked on television pictures. Mr. Tavenner. Well, how have you been employed since 1948? Miss Taffel. Since 1948? Mr. Tavenner. Yes; when you said it was the end of your contract with RKO. Miss Taffel. Oh. Well, I have since again worked as a free-lance writer at three studios. I think Warner Bros., Columbia, and Fox. Mr. Tavenner. Miss Taffel, we heard in the testimony here this morning of Mr. Leo Townsend that you were a member of the Com- munist Party while engaged in work here in Hollywood studios. We would like to know whether or not it is true, and if it is, we want your cooperation in telling this committee all that you can regarding the operations of the Communist Party in this area, particularly in con- nection with the movie industry. Miss Taffel. Mr. Tavenner, I claim the privilege against self-in- crimination on that question. I decline to answer it. Mr. Tavenner. And I have no further questions, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Wood. Mr. Walter, any questions ? Mr. Walter. No. Mr. Wood. Mr. Doyle ? Mr. Doyle. No questions. Mr. Wood. Mr. Jackson, any questions? Mr. Jackson. No questions. Mr. Wood. Mr. Potter? Mr. Potter. No questions. Mr. Wood. Any reason why the witness shouldn't be excused from further testimony? Mr. Tavenner. No, sir. Mr. Wood. So ordered. Any further witnesses ? Mr. Tavenner. Mr. Herbert Klein. Mr. Wood. Are you Mr. Herbert Klein ? Mr. Klein. I am. Mr. Wood. Raise your right hand, please, sir, and be sworn. You solemnly swear the testimony you shall give this subcommittee shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, so help you God ? Mr. Klein. I do. Mr. Wood. Are you represented by counsel, Mr. Klein ? Mr. Klein. Yes, I am. Mr. Wood. Please identify yourself. Mr. Kelly. Robert Kenny, Los Angeles.