On this date in 1947, the “Hollywood 10” as they were called were found in contempt for not answering before Congress. And who were these notorious 10? Thank McCarthyism for this debacle. They became a part of the Hollywood blacklist due to suspected Communist and un-American actions. This blacklist actually contained 500 names before it all ended in the 1960’s.
For more information:
http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/USAhollywood10.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hollywood_blacklist
http://famousdaily.com/history/hollywood-writers-producers-directors-cited-contempt.html
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