Hollywood Exiles 9. Naming names
Mar 18, 2024
Explore the dark days of Hollywood's Red Scare, where careers crumbled under anti-communist scrutiny. Hear personal stories from those whose lives were shattered by the House Un-American Activities Committee. Delve into loyalty, identity, and the chilling effects of McCarthyism, with striking accounts from industry figures like Dalton Trumbo and Charlie Chaplin. This journey reveals the emotional scars of blacklisting and the struggle for artistic freedom amid a climate of fear and paranoia.
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Sterling Hayden Names Names
- Sterling Hayden, a leading man, joined the Communist Party.
- To save his career, he named Robert Lees to HUAC.
Robert Lees Blacklisted
- Robert Lees, a Hollywood writer, received a pink slip, signifying the end of his career.
- He was blacklisted for his political beliefs, not the content of his films.
Robert Lees' Introduction to the Communist Party
- Robert Lees and his wife hosted fundraising parties for various causes.
- At one such party, he was surprised to learn many attendees were Communist Party members.
