Jennie Moscowitz
Jennie Moscowitz was an American actress who was "equally well known on the English and Yiddish stages".[1]
Early years
Moscowitz was born in Jassy, Romania. Her father was a tutor at court, and she attended the Conservatoire de Declamation in Jassy, the only Jewish student there at that time.[2]
Career
Moscowitz debuted on stage in Jassy when she was 14 years old, as a member of the company in a play that starred Sarah Bernhardt.[2]
Personal life and death
Jennie and Max Moscowitz married in 1888.[3] He operated the Eldorado, the first Jewish variety theater in New York City, and after they married he managed her career for many years.[4]
She died on July 28, 1953.[2]
References
- ^ "Tribute to Actress: Jennie Moscowitz Honored for Her 55 Years on Stage". The New York Times. June 28, 1943. p. 15. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Jennie Moscowitz, 85, Yiddish Actress, Dies". Newsday (Nassau Edition). New York, New York City. July 28, 1953. p. 57 S. Retrieved July 1, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Max Moscowitz, 88, Ran Variety Houses". The New York Times. January 13, 1947. p. 21. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
- ^ "Max Moscowitzes Wed 50 Years Ago: Ex-Theatre Manager and Actress to Celebrate Today". The New York Times. December 2, 1938. p. 26. Retrieved July 1, 2023.
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