This historical document presents the official record of a hearing before the Committee on Un-American Activities of the U.S. House of Representatives during the Eighty-second Congress, First Session. The hearing focused on alleged "Communist Infiltration of the Hollywood Motion-picture Industry." This transcript provides a detailed look into the investigations, testimonies, and political climate of the era, reflecting the widespread fear and suspicion that characterized the Cold War period in America. Readers interested in American history, political science, and the history of media will find valuable insights into the intersection of politics and culture during a tumultuous period. The document serves as a primary source for understanding the Red Scare and its impact on the entertainment industry. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.