HUAC holds hearings into alleged Communist propaganda in Hollywood movie industry. After conviction on contempt of Congress
charges for refusal to answer questions, "Hollywood Ten" are blacklisted. Eventually, more than 300 artists—including directors, radio
commentators, actors & particularly screenwriters are boycotted by the studios. Some, like Charlie Chaplin, leave US to find work.
Others write under pseudonyms or the names of colleagues. Few succeed in rebuilding careers in entertainment.
