How the Red Scare derailed the Hollywood industry
The Red Scare was a toxic time for the United States. Everybody who was anybody was accused of submersive behavior towards the communists party. The Red Scare bled outside of political bounderies and even affected the Hollywood entertainment industry. From the movies that could be made, to the people that were allowed to be a part of them: the government had a say in it all. Here is a complete timeline of the Red Scares affect on Hollywood.
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