This Day In History - Hollywood Investigated As Communists 1947

Hollywood Investigated As Communists 1947

Sunday, October 20, 2024

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Event Description

The House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) of the U.S. Congress opens its investigation into communist infiltration of the American movie industry on October 20, 1947. Ten heavy weight members of the filmindustry were jailed for refusing to cooperate with the investigation.

Event Location

Hollywood, California, USA