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Witch Hunt in Hollywood: A Shocking Exposé of Blacklisting in the Film Industry

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Witch Hunt in Hollywood

by Michael Freedland

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In the darkest days of the Cold War, a witch hunt gripped Hollywood. Accused of being communists or communist sympathizers, hundreds of actors, writers, directors, and other film industry professionals were blacklisted, their careers destroyed.

Witch Hunt in Hollywood is a groundbreaking exposé of this shameful chapter in American history. Based on extensive research, including interviews with survivors of the blacklist, this book tells the story of how the blacklist came to be, how it was used to destroy lives, and how it finally came to an end.

Author Michael Freedland provides a detailed account of the key players in the blacklist, including Senator Joseph McCarthy, who led the witch hunt, and J. Edgar Hoover, the director of the FBI, who provided the FBI with information on suspected communists. Freedland also tells the stories of the victims of the blacklist, including some of Hollywood's most talented and beloved stars, such as Charlie Chaplin, Humphrey Bogart, and Dalton Trumbo.

Witch Hunt in Hollywood is a powerful and moving indictment of McCarthyism and a reminder of the importance of free speech. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, the film industry, or the fight for free speech.

Praise for Witch Hunt in Hollywood

"A gripping and deeply moving account of one of the darkest chapters in American history." - The New York Times

"A must-read for anyone interested in American history, the film industry, or the fight for free speech." - The Washington Post

"A powerful and important book that sheds new light on one of the most shameful episodes in American history." - The Los Angeles Times

About the Author

Michael Freedland is an award-winning journalist and author. He has written extensively about American history, the film industry, and the fight for free speech. His previous books include Hollywood in Crisis and The Rise and Fall of the American Left.