Charlie Chapman Blacklisted by Hollywood Film Studio
During this period, Charlie Chaplin was also under enormous pressure in the United States from Joseph McCarthy. He was accused of having ties with the Communist party. His refusal to cooperate when he appeared before the House Un-American Activities Committee , made him one of the 300 blacklisted people by the Hollywood film studios.
Silent film comedian Charlie Chaplin exaggerated movements and actions sitting on gears in the motion picture Modern Times in 1936. (Photo Credit Gettyimages)
Charlie Chapman in his words after being asked about his ties with the Communist Party…”I do not want to create any revolution, all I want to do is create a few more films. I might amuse people. I hope so.”
Before Chaplin traveled to the UK, his lawyer in Hollywood had reviewed his re-entry permit and confirmed that it was still valid for a year. The immigration offices were very friendly when issuing the license to Chaplin, and they even joked about wanting him to come back as soon as possible. However, the moments he stepped out of the shores of America, the unexpected happened.