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Events on Monday 20 October 1947 1
1947Hollywood Ten cited for contemptHUAC hearings begin the Hollywood blacklistIn October 1947, the House Un-American Activities Committee held hearings on alleged communist influence in the film industry. Ten writers and directors refused to answer questions and were cited for contempt of Congress. On 25 November, studio heads issued the Waldorf Statement and blacklisted them.