Two Major Events In Hollywood History

Two major events in Hollywood history altered the direction of the filmmaking business in America. These events were known as the Paramount decision and the Hollywood Blacklist. Both had a significant impact on not only the way movies were produced, distributed and exhibited, but also affected people directly, such as screenwriters, actors, directors and musicians as well. In both cases, laws were being broken, and the rights of individuals were being violated. The shift in direction came when those affected sought litigation, and censorship began.
Paramount Decision
The five major studios, Paramount Pictures, Lowe’s, RKO, Warner Bro’s, and Twentieth Century Fox dominated the motion picture industry during this time. The studios created