(Cultural changes) Hollywood and the Cold War Flashcards
1
Q
What had HUAC resulted in?
A
Hollywood attempted to prove its loyalty to the American way of life.
2
Q
Give evidence to support Hollywood attempting to prove its loyalty to the American way of life.
A
Some producers fired people with any possible link to communism.
3
Q
How did Cold War themed films contribute to public paranoia?
A
Told stories of communist infiltration and spies.
4
Q
How were enemies portrayed in films?
How did this compare to previously?
A
Communists - changing from gangsters (1920s) and Nazis (WW2).
5
Q
Give an example of a film that portrayed communism badly.
A
My Son John, 1952 - portrayed the torment of parents who suspected their son of being a communist.
