Asked by habib pirani on May 05, 2024

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Name the director who "named names" during the HUAC hearings and is primarily known for bringing Method stage acting to Hollywood.

A) Billy Wilder
B) Elia Kazan
C) Howard Hawks
D) John Ford

HUAC Hearings

Hearings conducted by the House Un-American Activities Committee, particularly during the late 1940s and 1950s, which investigated suspected subversive and communist activities in the United States.

Method Stage Acting

An acting technique in which the actor aspires to encourage sincere and emotionally expressive performances by fully inhabiting the role of the character.

Elia Kazan

A prominent film and theater director known for works like "A Streetcar Named Desire" and "On the Waterfront."

  • Identify the effects of the HUAC investigations and the blacklist on Hollywood, highlighting the Hollywood Ten and the motives for the industry's adherence.
  • Comprehend the pivotal role of auteur theory and its implementation within the Hollywood studio environment.
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Sofie Khalid-SchieberMay 10, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Elia Kazan named names during the HUAC hearings, which led to the blacklisting of many individuals in the film industry. He is also known for his use of Method acting techniques on stage and in his films, helping to revolutionize the style of acting in Hollywood.