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Czech Film on Nazi Deportation of Jews Wins ‘oscar’ in Hollywood

April 20, 1966
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“The Shop on Main Street, ” the Czech film on the Nazi deportation of Jews from a Slovakian town and starring Ida Kaminska, the celebrated Polish-Jewish actress, was last night awarded a coveted “Oscar” as the best foreign-language film of 1965 by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.

Miss Kaminska, who is currently in this country on a visit, was present during the award ceremonies. She will remain in the United States until the end of this month.

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