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Weekend Listen: Hollywood Exiles

Feb 3, 2024
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Una Chaplin, Charlie Chaplin's granddaughter, hosts Hollywood Exiles, delving into the Hollywood blacklist and its impact on artists. The podcast explores Charlie Chaplin's rise to fame from impoverished London, the toll of political beliefs on families, and the experiences of Hollywood exiles under scrutiny.
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  • The podcast explores the US government's campaign to root out communism in Hollywood and the impact of the Red Scare on the entertainment industry.
  • Charlie Chaplin's journey from poverty to becoming a worldwide sensation and his eventual exile from the United States due to his perceived political views.

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The Communist threat in Hollywood

During the height of Charlie Chaplin's career, the FBI saw him as a threat to America due to his perceived communist ties. This podcast explores the US government's campaign to root out communism in Hollywood, with Chaplin's granddaughter Una Chaplin hosting the series. The FBI's investigation into Chaplin's political affiliations began as early as 1922, and it raises questions about the impact of the Red Scare on the entertainment industry.

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