Albert Maltz Quotes

A collection of quotes by Albert Maltz.

Albert Maltz (1908-1985) was an American playwright and screenwriter. He was a member of the renowned Group Theatre, known for its socially conscious productions. Maltz gained prominence for his plays, including "Merry Go Round" and "The Happiest Years," which explored themes of class struggle and injustice. As a screenwriter, he received an Academy Award nomination for his work on the film "Pride of the Marines" (1945). However, Maltz faced controversy during the McCarthy era when he was one of the Hollywood Ten—a group of filmmakers blacklisted for alleged communist ties. Despite the challenges, Maltz continued writing and advocating for artistic freedom.

To put the point sharply: If an informer in the French under

To put the point sharply: If an informer in the French underground who sent a friend to the torture chambers of the Gestapo was equally a victim, then there can be no right or wrong in life that I understand.

Albert Maltz

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