Moscovich, Maurice, 1871-1940
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- Born in Odessa, he became a star on the Yiddish stage in New York before moving to England in 1919. He moved to Hollywood in 1936, where he made films and died in LA in 1940. ( (Moscovich, Maurice, LC record via VIAF) )
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Maurice Moscovich (born Morris Maaskov; November 23, 1871 – June 18, 1940) was a Russian American actor who was well-known for his roles in Yiddish theatre. His 14 films, which he made at the end of his life, include Charlie Chaplin's The Great Dictator.
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