ON this date in 1947 - Hollywood came under scrutiny as the House Un-American Activities Committee opened hearings into alleged Communist influence within the motion picture industry.
Famed producers Bun Man and Mr. Purple immediately came under intense scrutiny as the Boyz were famous for providing socially conscious films such as "Beat Me Daddy 8 to the Bar" and "Citizen Rage".
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At Bun's committee hearing, he told Sen. Joe McCarthy to 'shove it' and then he walked...
Fitting defiance for the Un-American witch-hunting of the House Un-American Activities Committee.
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