In the 1940s and 1950s, the United States was in the grips of a "red
scare." Many prominent individuals suspected of sympathizing with
liberal or humanitarian causes were branded a communist threat, and even
accused of espionage. Hollywood was a major focus of these accusations,
and after 10 actors refused to testify in front of the House Committee
on Un-American Activities, the blacklist was created. Hundreds of
actors, actresses, directors, screenwriters and other entertainment
professionals were barred from working. Here are some of the famous
people who were on the Hollywood blacklist.
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