The Hollywood Ten, 1947 Flashcards
Who were the Hollywood Ten?
The Hollywood Ten were a group of directors who were investigated because they were believed to be communists.
Give some examples of the Hollywood 10?
The group included Alvah Bessie, John Howard Lawson and Dalton Trumbo.
When were the Hollywood Ten under investigation?
1947
Who investigated the Hollywood 1?
The House of Un-American Activities Committee was investigating suspected communist influence in Hollywood and called the Hollywood Ten to answer questions.
Why did the directors refuse to answer any questions?
All 10 directors refused to answer any questions, in line with their rights under the First Amendment.
What crime were the Hollywood 10 fined for?
They were found in contempt of Congress in April 1948.
How were the Hollywood 10 punished?
They were each fined $1,000 and sent to prison for 1 year.
What consequences did Hollywood 10 face?
The Hollywood Ten served their time in prison and were blacklisted so they could not work in Hollywood. However, some did continue to work under ‘pen names’, or assumed names.
Which famous figure was questioned for being communist by HUAC and due to this could not longer work and had to move abroad?
Charlie Chaplin
