‘RED HOLLYWOOD’

After reading Kenneth Turan’s article about the Hollywood 10 (“Let’s Review the Evidence,” Nov. 16), I am reminded once again that along with writers, producers and directors, a great many actors and actresses had their careers destroyed by the House Committee on Un-American Activities.

I also think it is time that someone recognize the fact that none of the so-called “communist-inspired” films could have been made without the consent of Jack Warner, Louis B. Mayer and all the other studio heads.

DARIA CASE

Sherman Oaks

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Thanks for the photo of an actress who is overdue for rediscovery, Susan Hayward. However, Turan’s synopsis of her Oscar-nominated performance in “Smash-Up” (1947) is misleading, describing her as “a woman who finds out what a terrible mistake it is to give up a career for husband and family.” Her drinking problem would be better described as stemming from her inability to balance a family and her singing career without booze as a crutch.

JERRY ZAK BARLOW

Mission Hills