Jules Dassin(1911-2008)

Named as a communist before the 'House Un-American Activities Committee' by fellow directors Edward Dmytryk and Frank Tuttle in 1952. This caused Dassin, who had quit the Communist Party in 1939 after a brief membership, to be blacklisted and forced him to move to France where he became more successful and famous than he ever was in the United States.

Louis B. Mayer's arm around your shoulder meant his hand was closer to your throat.