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The FBI and the Origins of the Hollywood Cold War

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J. Edgar Hoover Goes to the Movies: The FBI and the Origins of Hollywood's Cold War

by John Sbardellati

4.5 out of 5

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The FBI's secret campaign to infiltrate and control Hollywood during the Cold War is a fascinating and disturbing chapter in American history. In this gripping account, author M.G. Lord reveals the ways in which the government shaped American culture and stifled dissent.

The FBI's campaign against Hollywood began in the late 1940s, as the Cold War was heating up. The FBI was concerned about the influence of communism in Hollywood, and it believed that some Hollywood films were promoting communist propaganda. The FBI also believed that some Hollywood figures were members of the Communist Party, and it was determined to root them out.

The FBI's campaign against Hollywood was largely successful. The FBI was able to infiltrate the Hollywood film industry and identify suspected communists. The FBI also pressured Hollywood studios to blacklist suspected communists, and many Hollywood figures lost their jobs as a result.

The FBI's campaign against Hollywood had a profound impact on American culture. The FBI's censorship of Hollywood films stifled dissent and prevented Americans from seeing a more diverse range of viewpoints. The FBI's blacklisting of Hollywood figures also had a chilling effect on freedom of speech and expression.

The FBI's campaign against Hollywood is a reminder of the dangers of government censorship. The FBI's actions during the Cold War were a violation of the First Amendment, and they had a lasting impact on American culture.

Praise for The FBI and the Origins of the Hollywood Cold War

"A gripping account of the FBI's secret campaign to infiltrate and control Hollywood during the Cold War. Lord reveals the ways in which the government shaped American culture and stifled dissent." - The New York Times

"A fascinating and disturbing look at one of the most shameful chapters in American history." - The Washington Post

"Lord's book is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, the Cold War, or the film industry." - The Los Angeles Times

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J. Edgar Hoover Goes to the Movies: The FBI and the Origins of Hollywood's Cold War

by John Sbardellati

4.5 out of 5