Hollywood on Trial

Nov 1 1976 Not Rated 1h 45m
Documentary

A detailed look at the events leading up to the blacklisting of Hollywood writers and artists. In October 1947 nineteen Hollywood personalities were subpoenaed by the House Committee on Un-American Activities to testify about their knowledge or possible involvement in the American Communist Party. The first ten to be called refused to cooperate, claiming their first amendment rights, were cited for contempt of Congress and sent to prison. They became known as the "Hollywood Ten" and this is their story.

Plot

The documentary analyzes a dark period in Hollywood's history due to the Red Scare of the 1940's and 1950's, when actors, writers and directors were persecuted and investigated by the House of Un-American Activities Committee after being considered suspects of committing Anti-American acts by preaching the Communism in their films and television shows.

Written by

Arnie Reisman

Directed by

David Helpern

Cast

Walter Bernstein, Alvah Bessie, Lester Cole

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Corinth Films

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 1 win & 1 nomination total

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267
Average Rating
7.3 out of 10
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