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Hildegard Knef discusses her book, "The Gift Horse: Report on a Life" and the experiences of her life in Nazi Germany and as an actress in America post World War II

BROADCAST: 1971 | DURATION: 00:56:17

Synopsis

Studs interview with Hildegard Knef, actress and writer. They discuss her life in Nazi Germany during the war and her experience as an actress when she came to America. Studs and Hildegard read together from her book, "The Gift Horse." Knef describes her family, Nazi Germany, survival, and her experience as a German in American post WWII. Her husband, David Anthony Palastanga, also reads an excerpt from her book.

Details

Broadcast Date
1971

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 60 min.) : 10 1/2 in.

Duration
56 minutes, 17 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Theater Travel & Culture - Germany World War II Film

People

Actors Authors, Writers

Tags

Knef, Hildegard Authors, American. Fiction Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) McCarthy, Joseph, 1908-1957 Actress Germany Nazis Palastanga, David Anthony Germany--Social life and customs--20th century Blacklisting of entertainers--United States. Block wardens (Local government)--Germany (East) Survival. Post World War II World War II Hitler, Adolf, 1889-1945--Influence.

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