( C1 ) Hollywood Ten Flashcards
1
Q
what was there a concern about
A
there was a concern that communists would use films as a way to spread propaganda
2
Q
how many people did HUAC call for questioning and when
A
in October 1947 HUAC called 41 directors producers and writers for questioning
3
Q
how many people did the 41 questioned name as communists
A
they named 19 as communists
4
Q
how many of the 19 questioned refused to answer
A
10 refused to answer as they plead the 1st amendment
5
Q
what happened to the 10 that refused to answer
A
they were blacklisted and where sent to prison for 1 year each for contempt
6
Q
what were the impacts of the investigation
A
it gave huge publicity to the HUAC’s work and increased anti communism hysteria.
hollywood film makers increased production of anti communist films
