The Hollywood Ten refers to a group of ten film industry professionals who were called to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) in 1947. They refused to answer questions about their alleged involvement with communist activities and were subsequently blacklisted from working in the entertainment industry.
Related terms
Blacklisting: A practice where individuals are denied employment opportunities due to their suspected political beliefs or associations.
Red Scare: Refers to the widespread fear of communism that gripped the United States during the Cold War era.
McCarthyism: Named after Senator Joseph McCarthy, it refers to the practice of making baseless accusations and using unfair investigative tactics against suspected communists.