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Flashback: The Blacklist, Part 4: The African Queen, Humphrey Bogart and Katharine Hepburn
Jan 10, 2025
Dive into the turbulent world of 1940s Hollywood, where Katharine Hepburn and Humphrey Bogart boldly challenged the House Un-American Activities Committee. Discover how their activism impacted their careers, with Hepburn branded a 'Red' and Bogart facing public backlash. Explore the formation of the Committee for the First Amendment, as stars united against anti-communist hysteria. The drama culminates in the making of 'The African Queen,' a challenging project that tested their resilience and defined their legacies amidst political chaos.
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- Katharine Hepburn, Humphrey Bogart, and John Huston faced severe backlash for opposing HUAC, risking their careers in Hollywood after their activism.
- The production of 'The African Queen' served as a pivotal moment for Bogart and Hepburn, revitalizing their careers amid political turmoil.
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Hollywood's Activism Against the HUAC
Humphrey Bogart, John Huston, and Katharine Hepburn took significant risks to oppose the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) during the Red Scare. They were pivotal in forming the Committee for the First Amendment, which organized a group of Hollywood stars to support the 'unfriendly 19' during the 1947 HUAC hearings. This group, comprising notable figures such as Rita Hayworth and Gene Kelly, aimed to defend civil liberties, separate from ideological support for communism. Their activism was a response to what they perceived as an attack on the film industry and the First Amendment rights of artists.
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