Hollywood on Trial - 1976

A detailed look at the events leading up to the blacklisting of Hollywood writers and artists. In October 1947 nineteen Hollywood personalities were subpoenaed by the House Committee on Un-American Activities to testify about their knowledge or possible involvement in the American Communist Party. The first ten to be called refused to cooperate, claiming their first amendment rights, were cited for contempt of Congress and sent to prison. They became known as the "Hollywood Ten" and this is their story.

105min
1976
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating7.3/10

Cast

John Huston profile pictureJohn HustonNarrator

About Hollywood on Trial

Hollywood on Trial Overview

A detailed look at the events leading up to the blacklisting of Hollywood writers and artists. In October 1947 nineteen Hollywood personalities were subpoenaed by the House Committee on Un-American Activities to testify about their knowledge or possible involvement in the American Communist Party. The first ten to be called refused to cooperate, claiming their first amendment rights, were cited for contempt of Congress and sent to prison. They became known as the "Hollywood Ten" and this is their story.

Runtime: 105min

Extra details

Original Title: Hollywood on Trial
Original Language: English
Directed By: David Helpern
Production Companies
Corinth Films