The Post WWII Red Scare had a large impact on Hollywood. Socially, there was an overall unease – Everyone was concerned where everyone else’s’ loyalties would lay. Because of this, there was a shift in the types of movies being made. "Eric Johnston argued in 1947 that “We’ll have no more films that show the seamy side of American life.”", (Neve). The industry, and those who worked it, were seen as international representatives of the U.S., and wanted to be ensured that they were not about anything other than total freedom and resistance to communist oppression. Psychologically, during this time, people were never suspicious enough of others. This mindset translated directly into the way that film industry functioned. HUAC became purveyors