Cohen, Harold D. 1926-2006

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Cohen was a motion picture and drama critic for the Pittsburgh Post gazette from 1929 to 1969. He began as a movie critic with a column titled "Drama Desk". In 1943, he became the drama editor for the newspaper. He also wrote for other publications, including Variety and Stage. He won numerous awards including the 1955 Screen Directors' Guild Movie Critic of the Year.

From the description of Harold V. Cohen papers 1923-1996. (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 48861025

From the description of Harold V. Cohen papers 1931-1957. (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 48861048

From the description of Harold V. Cohen photographs 1910-1969. (Historical Society of W Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 48861181

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creatorOf Cohen, Harold V.,. ["Children's Corner" March 1955 press clippings]. Saint Vincent College, Saint Vincent Library
creatorOf Cohen, Harold V. Harold V. Cohen papers 1923-1996. Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives
creatorOf Cohen, Harold V. Harold V. Cohen photographs 1910-1969. Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives
creatorOf Cohen, Harold V. Harold V. Cohen papers 1931-1957. Historical Society of Western Pennsylvania, Heinz History Center Detre Library and Archives
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associatedWith Abrams, Al person
associatedWith Allen, Marty person
associatedWith Bryant, Slim person
associatedWith Cordic, Rege person
associatedWith Crosby, Bing, 1903-1977 person
associatedWith Garner, Erroll person
associatedWith Hanemann, H. W. person
associatedWith Jones, Shirley person
associatedWith Kelly, Gene, 1912-1996 person
associatedWith Lawrence, David Leo, 1889-1966 person
associatedWith Levine, Mike person
associatedWith Powell, Dick, 1904-1963 person
associatedWith Rauh, Helen person
associatedWith Rauh, Richard person
associatedWith Seaton, George. person
associatedWith Stewart, James, 1908-1997 person
associatedWith Welk, Lawrence, 1903-1992 person
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Pennsylvania--Pittsburgh
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Birth 1926

Death 2006

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