Theatre industry executive Harry Brandt is honored in New York

Theatre industry executive Harry Brandt is honored in New York

Assessment

Interactive Video

Performing Arts, Social Studies, History

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

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The video honors theater executive Harry Brandt for his humanitarian work. Tributes are given by Celeste Holm and Thelma Ritter. Brandt receives the JDA award from Edmund Waterman for his fundraising efforts with the American Jewish Committee and the Anti-Defamation League. Harry E. Gould presents another award for Brandt's role in organizing the Sophie Tucker 50th anniversary celebration. Alfred W. Schwalberg awards a citation for Brandt's charitable efforts, highlighting his dedication to democratic liberties and spiritual betterment.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who are the two theater personalities that paid tribute to Harry Brandt?

Sophie Tucker and Alfred W. Schwalberg

Edmund Waterman and Harry E. Gould

Celeste Holm and Thelma Ritter

Harry E. Gould and Alfred W. Schwalberg

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What award did Harry Brandt receive from Edmund Waterman?

The JDA Award

The Jewish Theatrical Guild Honor

The B'nai B'rith Cinema Lodge Citation

The Sophie Tucker 50th Anniversary Award

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which organizations were involved in the JDA award given to Harry Brandt?

Anti-Defamation League and Jewish Theatrical Guild

Sophie Tucker Foundation and American Jewish Committee

Jewish Theatrical Guild and B'nai B'rith Cinema Lodge

American Jewish Committee and Anti-Defamation League of B'nai B'rith

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who presented Harry Brandt with an award for organizing the Sophie Tucker 50th anniversary celebration?

Harry E. Gould

Edmund Waterman

Alfred W. Schwalberg

Celeste Holm

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Harry Brandt recognized for by Alfred W. Schwalberg?

His contributions to the Sophie Tucker celebration

His efforts in safeguarding democratic liberties

His role in the American Jewish Committee

His work in the theater industry