Adrian Scott v. RKO Radio Pictures, Inc.
2/13/1948 - 5/13/1957
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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, Adrian Scott. The selected documents include testimony about investigation procedure and public opinion, as well as ten political cartoons that provide commentary on the investigation into the motion picture industry as a whole.
Included are pages 1, 162-167, and 169-178. 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, Adrian Scott. The selected documents include testimony about investigation procedure and public opinion, as well as ten political cartoons that provide commentary on the investigation into the motion picture industry as a whole.
Included are pages 1, 162-167, and 169-178. 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: 24899455
Full Citation: Adrian Scott v. RKO Radio Pictures, Incorporated [Civil Case 7983]; 2/13/1948 - 5/13/1957; Adrian Scott v. RKO Radio Pictures, Incorporated [Civil Case 7983]; 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://docsteach.org/documents/document/adrian-scott-v-rko-radio, April 28, 2025]Rights: Copyright Not Evaluated Learn more on our privacy and legal page.