Edward Dmytryk v. RKO Radio Pictures, Inc.
12/13/1948 - 10/5/1951
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During the Cold War, the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) conducted investigations into potential communist activity. While investigating the motion picture industry, ten screenwriters, producers, and directors, deemed the “Hollywood Ten,” took a defiant stand against HUAC and jeopardized their careers.
The Hollywood Ten were jailed for contempt of Congress. Each sued his employer for breach of contract from prison.
This case file is a result of the legal battle that ensued for one of the ten men, Edward Dmytryk. The selected documents include an introduction to the case as well as documents that reveal that the case was ultimately withdrawn when Dmytryk decided to testify in front of the HUAC.
Included are pages 1, 3-10, and 236-238. The entire case file can be found in the National Archives online catalog.
The Hollywood Ten were jailed for contempt of Congress. Each sued his employer for breach of contract from prison.
This case file is a result of the legal battle that ensued for one of the ten men, Edward Dmytryk. The selected documents include an introduction to the case as well as documents that reveal that the case was ultimately withdrawn when Dmytryk decided to testify in front of the HUAC.
Included are pages 1, 3-10, and 236-238. The entire case file can be found in the National Archives online catalog.
This primary source comes from the Records of District Courts of the United States, 1685 - 2009.
National Archives Identifier: 24899456
Full Citation: Edward Dmytryk v. RKO Radio Pictures, Incorporated [Civil Case 7982]; 12/13/1948 - 10/5/1951; Edward Dmytryk v. RKO Radio Pictures, Incorporated [Civil Case 7982]; Civil Case Files, 1938 - 1995; Records of District Courts of the United States, 1685 - 2009, Record Group 21; National Archives at Riverside, Perris, CA. [Online Version, https://www.docsteach.org/documents/document/edward-dmytryk-v-rko-radio, March 28, 2024]Rights: Public Domain, Free of Known Copyright Restrictions. Learn more on our privacy and legal page.