Red Star Over Hollywood: The Film Colony's Long Romance with the Left

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The book explores the evolution of the Communist Party in Hollywood, highlighting the influence of iconic figures like Charlie Chaplin and Groucho Marx, who were inspired by their visits to the Soviet Union in the 1920s. It delves into the 1930s and wartime era, illustrating how the party gained significant traction within the entertainment industry, shaped by insider accounts and the political climate of the time.