Although the propagadnda is blunt, its easy to overlook how enormously popular i was a communist for the fbi was in its day. Find similar and related movies for i was a communist for the fbi 1951 gordon douglas on allmovie. Unrated a federal agent on a dangerous assignment he must go. I was a communist for the fbi one sheet movie poster frank. Eisler konstantin shayne, in i was a communist for the f. Aug 02, 2011 by the early 1950s, the fbi began taking a more proactive approach to dealing with soviet intelligence. According to variety, a sequel is said to be in the. Iil i was a communist for the fbi 1951 and to kill a mockingbird1962, what else will i like. Harvey matusow played a similar role as ex communist. I was a communist for the fbi 1951 the movie database.
Sterling hayden cvetic talks and of about hollywood communist retaliation protecting fnd. Rankin, the long serving, bombastic, and racist congressman from mississippi stated one of the most dangerous plots ever instigated for the overthrow of this government has its headquarters in hollywood the greatest hotbed of subversive activities in the united states. As a propaganda film, it works even better, giving one the impression that the communists had infiltrated many aspects of society and were more powerful than they. Now they are blasting communist agents with equal fervor and alarm in a hissing and horrendous. Just recently gotten into the older black and white films, and i love it. This series capitalized on the new red scare of the early 1950s. Aired 1952 1954 i was a communist for the fbi rode the coattails of the red scare, aired even though the fbi refused to cooperate with its production. I was a communist for the fbi university of pennsylvania. I was a communist for the fbi 1951 kinoxto kbs downloaden. A factbased story about a man who posed as an american communist for years as part of a secret plan to infiltrate their organization. I was a communist for the fbi is a 1951 american film noir crime film directed by gordon douglas starring frank lovejoy, dorothy hart, philip carey and james millican. The show was based on the book by matt cvetic and purportedly told of his adventures as an undercover. Based on the book by reallife undercover agent, matt cvetic, i was a communist for the fbi was a dramatization of cvetics life during the time he infiltrated the communist party of the united states of america cpusa.
Ziv broadside for billboard magazine promoting i was a communist for the f. I was a communist for the fbi cast and crew tv guide. I was a communist for the fbi 1951 torrent kbs downloaden hot. Frank lovejoy, philip carey, dorothy hart, gordon douglas. Streamcloud i was a communist for the fbi 1951 deutsch. I was a communist for the fbi 1953 oldtime radio duration. I was a communist for the fbi 520709 the dangerous dollars. I was a communist for the fbi tom secker 3rd october 20 november 19th, 2019 from 1941 to 1950 matt cvetic successfully infiltrated and spied on the communist party of the united states on behalf of the fbi.
Find a library or download libby an app by overdrive. Edgar hoover personally communicated these insinuations to president johnson. Listen to classic i was a communist for the fbi radio shows in mp3 format for free. Cvetic, at the request of the fbi, joined a pittsburgh branch of the cpusa in 1943. That day was 1951 and i was a communist for the fbi spoon fed the anti communist prejudice of its era so hard and fast that youd be forgiven now for thinking that it was a parody but its not. Anticommunist hysteria was at a peak during as taping began, and by the end of 1952, i was a communist for the f. I was a communist for the fbi is a 1951 american film noir crime film directed by gordon. That day was 1951 and i was a communist for the fbi spoon fed the anti communist prejudice of its era so hard and fast that youd be forgiven now for thinking that it was a parody but its not the slimy backstabbing communists in gordon douglas film may not. The real matt cvetic was a borderline alcoholic with a nasty disposition he once allegedly beat his sisterinlaw so badly she required hospitalization.
I was a communist for the fbi 1951 rotten tomatoes. Since the script infers that among the reds subversive plans was the civil rights movement, i was a communist for the fbi is an embarrassing experience when seen today. The fbi spread rumors that liuzzo was a member of the communist party and had abandoned her children to have sexual relationships with african americans involved in the civil rights movement. One of the most exciting scenes in film history and true is when this fbi informant gets the okay to announce at thehouse hearing that he has been an fbi plant in the communist party for nine years and the reaction on his sons face who though him a traitor. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of i was a communist for the fbi with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. Brief critical essays about other anti communist films including red planet mars 1952, i was a communist for the fbi 1951, and invasion usa 1951 to name a few, and their influence and comparison with the i led three lives series. Other articles where i was a communist for the fbi is discussed. I was a communist for the fbi 1951 official trailer. Regista, attori, sceneggiatori, musicisti e tutto il cast tecnico. I was a communist for the fbi by gordon douglas director crane wilbur writer of accompanying material. That day was 1951 and i was a communist for the fbi spoon fed the anticommunist prejudice of its era so hard and fast that youd be forgiven now for thinking that it was a parody but its not.
A history of the fbi from 1939 through the early1950s, defined by important cases and national and international events, including world war ii and the cold war. Ziv company produced the syndicated radio series with the same title as the movie. Cvetics memoirs were better dramatized by a 1951 radio series of the same title, starring dana andrews. In 1952, in the midst of the red scare of the 1950s, the frederick w. Anti communist hysteria was at a peak during as taping began, and by the end of 1952, i was a communist for the f. The film was produced by bryan foy who was head of warners b picture unit until 1942 it was also a radio show starring dana andrews with 78 episodes that ran from april 23, 1952 until october 14, 1953. Dec 06, 2017 i was a communist for the fbi is a 1951 american film noir crime film directed by gordon douglas starring frank lovejoy, dorothy hart, philip carey and james millican. The man who loosely provided the inspiration for the bgrade cult movie i was a communist for the fbi had a life that was marred by alcoholism, damaged expectations, and greed. After emerging in 1950 to testify before congress about his experience, his exploits were chronicled in magazines, on the silver screen, and in a taut and entertaining radio series suggested by his real life adventures. Aug 27, 2014 communist leaders arrested in new york and pittsburgh, united states of america usa. Leonard maltin praises this suspenseful political tales as low key, and effective. Dec 24, 2006 i love its a wonderful life, but in 1947, the fbi considered this movie communist propaganda.
Watch i was a communist for the fbi movie trailers, exclusive videos, interviews from the cast, movie clips and more at. Format streaming video i was a communist for the fbi. That included zeroing in on the cpusain part, by approaching communist officials who had. In 1941, the fbi asked citizen matt cvetic to join the communist party and report back on their activities. Ziv company presented i was a communist for the fbi as a radio serial. In real life, cvetic lost everything he lovedhis wife, children, parents, friendsexcept for his country and love for that country is. Pittsburgh celebrated the films april premiere with a matthew cvetic day, complete with parade. I was a communist for the fbi film by douglas 1951. I was a communist for the fbi 1951 streaming film ita. Its a wonderful life 1946 is 11th in afis list of the 100 best american movies ever made. Available for purchase or download here but only if you reside in the continental united states. I was a communist for the fbi 1951 is a crime, drama movie starring frank lovejoy and dorothy hart. Dupar, folmar blangsted, dorothy hart, philip carey, james millican, richard webb, konstantin shayne, paul picerni, edward norris, ron hagerthy, hugh sanders, hope kramer, max steiner, jean baker, directed by jean baker.
As just a movie, i was a communist for the fbi is quite good in that it moves quickly and has an element of real suspense, particularly the train track sequence, which is excellent. Cvetics memoirs were better dramatized by a 1951 radio series of the. I was a communist for the fbi is a 1951 american noir crime film directed by gordon douglas starring frank lovejoy, dorothy hart, philip carey and james millican. Gig youngand the redbaiting drama i was a communist for the fbi, with frank lovejoy as an undercover agent who infiltrates the communist party. The federal bureau of investigation are the good guys, for a nice change. The film was directed by gordon douglas and written by crane wilbur.
Ms leader of american communist party israel amter seated, having been arrested by fbi. We offer other old time detective and investigator radio shows. Incredibly, i was a communist for the fbi was nominated for an academy award as the best documentary of the year. With frank lovejoy, dorothy hart, philip carey, james millican. That day was 1951 and i was a communist for the fbi spoon fed the anti communist prejudice of its era so hard and fast that youd be forgiven now for thinking that it was a parody but its not the slimy backstabbing communists in gordon. On the big screen in 1951, the film version of i was a communist for the fbi was a problematic film, everything that makes it problematic today contributed to its success with audiences in 1951 and therefore the film remains a provocative document of a troubled time. We offer 3 different ways for you to listen to our old time radio shows so that no matter what device you are using pc, laptop, android phone, iphone, ipad, kindle, tablet, etc.
Screen favorite dana andrews stars as undercover informer matt cvetic in tales of espionage, duplicity and cold war adventure in the syndicated hit i was a communist for the fbi. I was a communist for the fbi is a 1951 english film stars frank lovejoy, gordon douglas, crane wilbur, matt cvetic, pete martin, bryan foy, edwin b. Strangely, the latter film was nominated for an academy award for best documentary. The film received was nominated for an academy award in the category for best documentary. I was a communist for the fbi online using any of the 3 radio players below. The film was produced by bryan foy who was head of warners b picture unit until 1942. By 1955, cvetic had been largely discredited as a witness regarding communist activities in the usa because of justice department and fbi concerns regarding cvetics embellishment of the facts, including an instance in which he claimed to have defused a nazi spy plot singlehandedly.
I was a communist for the fbi motion picture i was a communist for the fbi motion picture part 1 of 2 view. A federal agent on a dangerous assignment he must go underground to flush out a nefarious spy ring. Spy for of sonated matt a telephone the fbi, cvetic conversation with they in the warner brothers also have a long cvetic. I was a communist for the fbi dvdr 1951 warner archive. Fbi considered its a wonderful life communist propaganda. Iil i was a communist for the fbi1951 and to kill a. I was a communist for the fbi was adapted as a motion picture in 1951.
The show was a well done and well financed endeavor, and worth preservation for that reason alone. The series was syndicated by ziv, and was broadcast from 1952 to 1954 by stations that bought it including wormutualnew york. The closing of the program was great, as andrews said, i was a communist for the fbi. I was a communist for the fbi 1951 film frank lovejoy. The tone of the show is ultrapatriotic, with communists portrayed as evil, racists and vindictive. Having learned that cvetic frank lovejoy has his family convinced hes a communist, he calls crowley richard webb so well be sure hes really fbi, then meets caviarchomping red blandon james millican and v. According to this logic, i was a communist for the f.
Cvetic was an fbi undercover agent that joined the communist party as a spy. These exploits, suggested by real life adventures, are artifacts of a unique time in american culture. I was a communist for the fbi was a show that came from the anti communist hysteria at a peak in the 1950s, and by the end of 1952 i was a communist was scheduled on more than 600 stations. I was a communist for the fbi movie trailer and videos. In 1951, warner brothers released a film based on these accounts entitled i was a communist for the fbi, starring with frank lovejoy as cvetic.
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