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HOLLYWOOD ON TRIAL

Directed by David Helpern
United States, 1976
Documentary
  • 105105 minutes

Synopsis

Chronicles the 1947 hearings of the House Un-American Activities Committee, focusing on the Hollywood Ten who were cited for contempt of Congress and blacklisted by the movie industry after refusing to answer questions about their alleged involvement with the Communist Party.

Synopsis

Chronicles the 1947 hearings of the House Un-American Activities Committee, focusing on the Hollywood Ten who were cited for contempt of Congress and blacklisted by the movie industry after refusing to answer questions about their alleged involvement with the Communist Party.