trumbo (Meaning)
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trumbo (n)
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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trumbo Sentence Examples
- The legendary screenwriter Dalton Trumbo was blacklisted during the Hollywood Red Scare.
- Trumbo's refusal to name names resulted in his imprisonment for a year.
- The film "Trumbo" brought Trumbo's life and the blacklist era to a new generation.
- Trumbo's iconic quote, "Art is not a mirror held up to reality, but a hammer with which to shape it," remains an inspiration.
- Trumbo's screenwriting credits include "Roman Holiday" and "The Brave One."
- The Trumbo Letter, written by Trumbo in protest of the blacklist, became a rallying cry for other blacklisted artists.
- The Trumbo Estate continues to preserve and promote Trumbo's legacy.
- Trumbo's writing is characterized by its wit, intelligence, and unwavering integrity.
- The Trumbo Institute honors the legacy of free speech and artistic freedom.
- Trumbo's influence on screenwriting and the entertainment industry continues to be felt today.
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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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The legendary screenwriter Dalton Trumbo was blacklisted during the Hollywood Red Scare.
Trumbo's refusal to name names resulted in his imprisonment for a year.
The film "Trumbo" brought Trumbo's life and the blacklist era to a new generation.
Trumbo's iconic quote, "Art is not a mirror held up to reality, but a hammer with which to shape it," remains an inspiration.
