Legacy of the Hollywood Blacklist (1987)
This one-hour film, narrated by Actor BURT LANCASTER, explores the lingering effects of The Hollywood Blacklist, which occurred in the late forties and early fifties as part of the Anti-Communist witch-hunts that terrorized the nation. This film is seen through the eyes of the wives and children of the now deceased Hollywood figures whose careers were destroyed when studio bosses, along with guild and union officials capitulated to the demands of the House Un-American Activities Committee.
Director: Judy Chaikin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: October 21, 1987
Cast
- Burt Lancaster - Self - Host, Narrator
- Evelyn Keyes - Self
- Jane Wyatt - Self
- Sylvia Jarrico - Self
- Nikola Trumbo - Self
- Sadie Ornitz - Self
- Zelma Wilson - Self
- Becca Wilson - Self
Screenplay
Cinematography: Cathy Zheutlin, Kristin R. Glover
Editing: Eve Goldberg
Production: One Step Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
anti-communism, hollywood, communism, usa history, radical politics, 1950s, government witch hunt
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Legacy of the Hollywood Blacklist about?
- This one-hour film, narrated by Actor BURT LANCASTER, explores the lingering effects of The Hollywood Blacklist, which occurred in the late forties and early fifties as part of the Anti-Communist witch-hunts that terrorized the nation. This film is seen through the eyes of the wives and children of the now deceased Hollywood figures whose careers were destroyed when studio bosses, along with guild and union officials capitulated to the demands of the House Un-American Activities Committee.
- Who directed Legacy of the Hollywood Blacklist?
- Legacy of the Hollywood Blacklist was directed by Judy Chaikin.
- Who stars in Legacy of the Hollywood Blacklist?
- Legacy of the Hollywood Blacklist stars Burt Lancaster, Evelyn Keyes, Jane Wyatt, Sylvia Jarrico, Nikola Trumbo, Sadie Ornitz.
- How long is Legacy of the Hollywood Blacklist?
- Legacy of the Hollywood Blacklist has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Legacy of the Hollywood Blacklist?
- Legacy of the Hollywood Blacklist is a Documentary film.
- Where was Legacy of the Hollywood Blacklist produced?
- Legacy of the Hollywood Blacklist was produced in United States of America.