RED SCARE: HOLLYWOOD 10 Flashcards
Hollywood 10
1
Q
What was the role of cinema in the red scare?
A
Millions went to the cinema,
Which raised concern that communists would spread propaganda through film industry
2
Q
What did the HUAC do regarding hollwood?
A
1947:Called 41 writers,producers,directors
for questioning on communism in Hollywood
3
Q
What happened to the people called in for questioning?
A
*19: named: As communist, ordered to appear before HUAC
*10: refused to answer, pleading the 1st amendment
The 10 were jailed for ONE YEAR for CONTEMPT and were BLACKLISTED
Some never working in Hollywood again
4
Q
What was the impact form the Hollywood 10?
A
HUGE publicity for the HUAC’S
INCREASED anti-communist hysteria
INCREASED production of anti-communist films
