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Hollywood Exiles
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Hollywood's Red Scare: Conflicts and Confessions
This chapter examines the fraught relationship between Hollywood and politics during the rise of communism, highlighting the House Un-American Activities Committee's hearings on alleged communist influence in the film industry. Through the perspective of Jack Warner and other prominent figures, it explores the tension between free speech and the pressures of censorship, revealing the complex motivations behind their testimonies. The narrative also delves into the impact of anti-communist sentiments on labor unions and the intricate dynamics in Hollywood's studio system amidst the growing paranoia of the late 1940s.
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