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Michal Michalesko, Famous Yiddish Actor, Dies in New York

May 1, 1957
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Michal Michalesko, world renowned Yiddish actor, died here yesterday. He was 72. A native of Russia, Mr. Michalesko came to the U.S. in 1921. He also played in Poland, London, Paris and South America.

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