This is an excerpt of "Hollywood's chase for communists: The era of James Bond and John le Carré | The Witch Hunt is on"
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Although the Cold War virtually ended with the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, Hollywood still relies on it for box office value. The witch hunt has been on for more than 50 years, and Hollywood has cashed in on fear and paranoia ever since. During World War II there were the Nazis, and the Russian people were supported "in their heroic fight" against the aggressor. Once the Nazis had been defeated and the Cold War was under way the roles were reversed and yesterday's allies became today's enemies. America went hysterical with anti-communist paranoia.
When Hollywood blacklisted because of suspicions of communism
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The Cold War, by polarizing the world in two, created a paranoia that was to reshape the Hollywood landscape: the Red Scare, a fear of the Communist threat from within. The loyalty of American citizens was called into question, as anyone could be a Communist spy ready to overthrow the government. And so, to prevent the spread of Eastern bloc ideology, it was necessary to regain control of the mass communication instrument par excellence: the cinema. U.S. Senator Joseph R. McCarthy decided to set up a committee to investigate Hollywood film industry and potential Communists within it. And to keep them off the screen. During investigations, Hollywood employees could lose their jobs if they refuse to cooperate or if they are under suspicion.
The "House Un-American Activities Committee" held trials against blacklisted filmmakers. The famous Hollywood Ten who refused to testify got a one-year prison sentence. Even Humphrey Bogart had to use his formidable publicity machine to make clear to the American public that he was no communist. Over the years, a lot of actors, directors, screenwriters and producers were unable to work due to the blacklist, including stars like Dalton Trumbo and Charlie Chaplin.
Original title: The Witch Hunt is on
Directed by Clara & Julia Kuperberg
Produced by Wichita Films
© 2012, Licensed by Poorhouse International
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