The suppression of Salt of the earth : how Hollywood, big labor, and politicians blacklisted a movie in Cold War America / James J. Lorence.

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Main Author: Lorence, James J.
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Albuquerque : University of New Mexico Press, ©1999.
Edition:1st ed.
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Table of Contents:
  • 1. Cold War America : the great fear comes home
  • 2. Cold War unionism : the isolation of Mine-Hill and the Empire zinc strike
  • 3. A chance meeting and the birth of an idea : origins of Salt of the earth
  • 4. Making history on film : production problems and conservative reaction
  • 5. Preparing for battle : planning for distribution
  • 6. The suppression of Salt of the earth : inter-union conflict and external pressures
  • 7. Another chance : overseas markets and domestic limitations
  • 8. Legacies : the consequences of suppression
  • Epilogue : An afterthought : What kind of film was this?
  • Appendix 1: Howard Hughes letter, March 18, 1953
  • Appendix 2 : Members of the Motion picture industry council.