Alfred Wagenknecht

Alfred Wagenknecht

American politician (1881-1956)

Alfred Wagenknecht was an American Marxist activist and political functionary. He is best remembered for having played a critical role in the establishment of the Communist Party USA in 1919 as a leader of the Left Wing Section of the Socialist Party. Wagenknecht served as executive secretary of the Communist Labor Party of America and the United Communist Party of America in 1919 and 1920, respectively.

Filmography in the catalog

Credited on 1 film (1926) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field.

Year ▲ Title CreatorLengthFormatColorSound
1926 The Passaic textile strike Museum of Modern Art 70 16mm B&W silent