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1762 COMMUNISM IN MOTION-PICTURE INDUSTRY Mr. Tavenner. I asked you whether or not the group known as the progressive group within the guild was in opposition to what is generally referred to as the anti-Communist group known as the all- guild committee? Mr. Foreman. Well, Mr. Tavenner, as I recall, there was opposi- tion on matters that affected guild policy and, as I also recall, I talked to people on all sides of any questions in the guild, on any matters relative to the guild, so that I would know how to act about the guild. I hope that answered your question. I always make up my own mind. Does that answer your question, sir? Mr. Tavenner. No, it doesn't; but I will let it go at that. Mr. Foreman. Thank you, sir. Mr. Tavenner. Except that I would like to ask you whether or not you were affiliated in any manner with the group known as the pro- gressive caucus. Mr. Foreman. Well, sir, other than attending a meeting or two that I have already described, the answer is "No." Can I tell you why, sir, if I may ? May I—well, I mean Mr. Tavenner. What was your question? Mr. Foreman. May I elaborate on this for a moment? I have been so busy since 1947 that, actually, even being a member of the board has been a tremendous chore. I just haven't had the time to get in- volved in many things, so, as a guild member and as a board member, I have done the best I could, but I just haven't had time for meetings and things like that. The way we make pictures, it is a kind of a 23-hour-a-clay routine, and I happen to love to make pictures, and I give it everything I've got. Mr. Tavenner. Now, you referred to the fact that you sent two per- sonal letters in the campaign for the position that you occupied. I believe this was back in November 1949. Mr. Foreman. Yes, sir. Mr. Tavenner. Diet you send those letters to the entire membership of the organization ? Mr. Foreman. I don't remember, Mr. Tavenner. I sent them. You know Mr. Tavenner. Well, isn't it a fact that you did obtain a mailing list from Albert Maltz ? (The witness conferred with his counsel.) Mr. Foreman. No, sir. Mr. Tavenner. Where did you obtain the mailing list? Mr. Foreman. Frankly, I don't recall. It is my understanding—it was my understanding at the time—that the mailing lists were open to all candidates from the guild office, and it was only on that basis. Mr. Tavenner. If it was open to all members, how did you obtain it? Mr. Foreman. Actually, I don't remember. It may be that I walked in and asked for it. I couldn't—I just don't remember. There were plenty of lists floating around, anyway. I just don't remember. Mr. Tavenner. Now, in the event that the mailing list was not open to the membership, generally, as I have had it indicated to me that it was not, what explanation would you make or do you desire to make of your obtaining the mailing list? Mr. Foreman. Then I couldn't make any explanation, sir.