How Long to Read Class Struggle in Hollywood, 1930–1950

How Long Does it Take to Read Class Struggle in Hollywood, 1930–1950?

It takes the average reader 5 hours and 33 minutes to read Class Struggle in Hollywood, 1930–1950 by Gerald Horne

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

“A taut narrative in elegant prose . . . Horne has unearthed a vitally important and mostly forgotten aspect of Hollywood and labor history.” —Publishers Weekly As World War II wound down in 1945 and the cold war heated up, the skilled trades that made up the Conference of Studio Unions (CSU) began a tumultuous strike at the major Hollywood studios. This turmoil escalated further when the studios retaliated by locking out CSU in 1946. This labor unrest unleashed a fury of Red-baiting that allowed studio moguls to crush the union and seize control of the production process, with far-reaching consequences. This engrossing book probes the motives and actions of all the players to reveal the full story of the CSU strike and the resulting lockout of 1946. Gerald Horne draws extensively on primary materials and oral histories to document how limited a “threat” the Communist party actually posed in Hollywood, even as studio moguls successfully used the Red scare to undermine union clout, prevent film stars from supporting labor, and prove the moguls’ own patriotism. Horne also discloses that, unnoticed amid the turmoil, organized crime entrenched itself in management and labor, gaining considerable control over both the “product” and the profits of Hollywood. This research demonstrates that the CSU strike and lockout were a pivotal moment in Hollywood history, with consequences for everything from production values, to the kinds of stories told in films, to permanent shifts in the centers of power.

How long is Class Struggle in Hollywood, 1930–1950?

Class Struggle in Hollywood, 1930–1950 by Gerald Horne is 326 pages long, and a total of 83,456 words.

This makes it 110% the length of the average book. It also has 102% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Class Struggle in Hollywood, 1930–1950 Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 7 hours and 36 minutes to read Class Struggle in Hollywood, 1930–1950 aloud.

What Reading Level is Class Struggle in Hollywood, 1930–1950?

Class Struggle in Hollywood, 1930–1950 is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

Where Can I Buy Class Struggle in Hollywood, 1930–1950?

Class Struggle in Hollywood, 1930–1950 by Gerald Horne is sold by several retailers and bookshops. However, Read Time works with Amazon to provide an easier way to purchase books.

To buy Class Struggle in Hollywood, 1930–1950 by Gerald Horne on Amazon click the button below.