1947 - HUAC Hearings: Sam Wood, Louis B. Mayer, Ayn Rand, 20Oct47

1947 - HUAC Hearings: Sam Wood, Louis B. Mayer, Ayn Rand, 20Oct47 Note: Printer ride throughout. Sam Wood sworn in & tells of his history re making Lou Gehrig so as to work w/ Gary Cooper. Asked views of Communism or other subversive influences. “I’ve never come in contact w/ any heads of any studios who were Communistic or inclined...” “...labeled as agents of a foreign country and let’s get rid of them.” 09:03:08 Louis B Mayer to table & sworn in & reads statement. Says he's not seen Communist influence, wants Congressional direction on how to handle individuals who are trying to influence pictures. “Communism based on a doctrine inconsistent w/ American liberties...” “Primary function of motion pictures is to bring entertainment to the screen. But like all other industries we were lending every support to our government in the war effort. And whenever a subject could be presented entertainingly we tried in so far as possible to cooperate in building morale...in fact for our then ally Russia.” 09:07:17 Ayn Rand talks about what its like to live in USSR. Discusses “Song of Russia” w/ Robert Taylor. Anti-Communism; Hollywood Hearings; Hollywood Investigations;