Legacy of the Hollywood Blacklist

Legacy of the Hollywood Blacklist

6.5

1987-10-21

This one-hour film, narrated by Actor BURT LANCASTER, explores the lingering effects of The Hollywood Blacklist, which occurred in the late forties and early fifties as part of the Anti-Communist witch-hunts that terrorized the nation. This film is seen through the eyes of the wives and children of the now deceased Hollywood figures whose careers were destroyed when studio bosses, along with guild and union officials capitulated to the demands of the House Un-American Activities Committee.

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Legacy of the Hollywood Blacklist

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This one-hour film, narrated by Actor BURT LANCASTER, explores the lingering effects of The Hollywood Blacklist, which occurred in the late forties and early fifties as part of the Anti-Communist witch-hunts that terrorized the nation. This film is seen through the eyes of the wives and children of the now deceased Hollywood figures whose careers were destroyed when studio bosses, along with guild and union officials capitulated to the demands of the House Un-American Activities Committee.

Released

1987-10-21

Runtime

60

Director

Judy Chaikin

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Genres

Documentary

Language

English

Production

One Step Productions

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    Burt Lancaster

    Burt Lancaster
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    Evelyn Keyes

    Evelyn Keyes
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    Jane Wyatt

    Jane Wyatt
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    Sylvia Jarrico

    Sylvia Jarrico
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    Nikola Trumbo

    Nikola Trumbo
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    Sadie Ornitz

    Sadie Ornitz
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    Zelma Wilson

    Zelma Wilson
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    Becca Wilson

    Becca Wilson