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74: The Blacklist Part 4: The African Queen: Humphrey Bogart, Katharine Hepburn and John Huston

You Must Remember This

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Hollywood's Battle for Free Speech During the HUAC Era

This chapter explores the tumultuous political landscape of Hollywood during the HUAC investigations, focusing on the challenges faced by studio executives and artists amid accusations of communist ties. It highlights Jack Warner's contentious testimony and the emergence of the Committee for the First Amendment, which sought to defend artistic freedom in a climate of fear and suspicion.

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