dalton trumbo

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Definition
  1. Proper noun:
    • An American screenwriter and novelist: Dalton Trumbo was a prominent figure in the film industry, known for his work as a screenwriter and his political activism. He was one of the "Hollywood Ten," a group of film professionals who were cited for contempt of Congress and blacklisted for refusing to testify before the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) during its investigations into alleged communist influence in the American film industry.
Examples of Usage
  • Proper noun:
    • Dalton Trumbo wrote the screenplay for the classic film "Roman Holiday." (This sentence identifies his professional work.)
    • The film "Trumbo" tells the story of Dalton Trumbo's experiences during the Hollywood blacklist. (This sentence references a biographical work about him.)
    • Dalton Trumbo was a vocal critic of the HUAC investigations. (This sentence describes his political stance.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Trumbo-esque": (adjective, informal) Characteristic of or resembling the style, themes (often involving social justice or defiance against authority), or circumstances of Dalton Trumbo.
    • The writer's sharp, politically charged dialogue was described as Trumbo-esque.
Variants and Related Words
  • Blacklist (noun/verb): The practice of denying employment to individuals suspected of having communist ties or sympathies, which directly affected Trumbo's career.
  • Hollywood Ten (proper noun): The group of screenwriters and directors, including Dalton Trumbo, who were imprisoned and blacklisted.
  • Screenwriter (noun): A person who writes scripts for films, which was Trumbo's profession.
Synonyms
  • Blacklisted writer: A general term for a writer denied work due to political beliefs.
  • Political dissident: A person who opposes official policy, especially that of an authoritarian state.
Related Phrases
  • To be blacklisted: To be placed on a list of people who are disapproved of and are to be punished or avoided. This phrase is central to Trumbo's biography.
    • After his testimony, he was blacklisted and could not find work under his own name.
Related Idioms
  • "To write under a pseudonym": To publish work using a false name, a practice Trumbo and other blacklisted writers were forced to adopt.
    • During the blacklist, Dalton Trumbo wrote award-winning scripts under various pseudonyms.
Noun
  1. United States screenwriter who was blacklisted and imprisoned for refusing to cooperate with congressional investigations of communism in America (1905-1976)

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