With frank lovejoy, dorothy hart, philip carey, james millican. I was a communist for the fbi online using any of the 3 radio players below. In this new version, there may be numerous download options which might be. 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. Operation solo was a longrunning fbi program to infiltrate the communist party. Ziv broadside for billboard magazine promoting i was a communist for the f.
It officially began in 1958 and ended in 1977, although morris and jack childs, two of the principal agents in the operation, had been involved with the bureau for. According to the wikipedia, i was a communist for the fbi was the name of a series of articles written by matt cvetic that appeared in the saturday evening post. Poster for 1951 warner bros film with frank lovejoy c42yf3 from alamys library of millions. Aug 02, 2011 how a communist party member in the u. Regista, attori, sceneggiatori, musicisti e tutto il cast tecnico. I was a communist for the fbi 1951 05051951 us crime 1h 23m user score. The 1952 syndicated series starred dana andrews as reallife undercover agent matt cvetic, whose book of the same title provided the inspiration for the radio series and a hollywood film. 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. The closing of the program was great, as andrews said, i was a communist for the fbi. Leonard maltin praises this suspenseful political tales as low key, and effective. I was a communist for the fbi, starring dana andrews, tells the supposedly true tale of matt cvetic, who infiltrated the communist party in the united states and reported every move back to the fbi for nine long years. I was a communist for the fbi was the name of a series of stories written by matt cvetic that appeared in the saturday evening post. The stories were later turned into a bestselling book, an american espionage thriller radio series, and also this motion picture. Anti communist hysteria was at a peak during as taping began, and by the end of 1952, i was a communist for the f.
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. 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. 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. Ms leader of american communist party israel amter seated, having been arrested by fbi. Reupload of otrr files with corrected metadata for ease of use. I was a communist for the fbi film by douglas 1951. Harvey matusow played a similar role as excommunist. I was a communist for the fbi motion picture the vault. Harvey matusow played a similar role as ex communist. Communist leaders arrested in new york and pittsburgh, united states of america usa. I was a communist for the fbi dvdr 1951 warner archive. Lester a microfilm project of university publications of america an imprint of cis 4520 eastwest highway. I was a communist for the fbi university of pennsylvania.
Other articles where i was a communist for the fbi is discussed. Fbi special agent, then author of 1951 book, communist trail in america. The real matt cvetic was a borderline alcoholic with a nasty disposition he once allegedly beat his sisterinlaw so badly she required hospitalization. Based on a true story in pittsburgh, pa, a steelworker matt cvetic works with the fbi to undermine the communist party, but his family and his teenage.
Incredibly, i was a communist for the fbi was nominated for an academy award as the best documentary of the year. Lester a microfilm project of university publications of america an imprint of cis 4520 eastwest highway bethesda, md 208143389. I was a communist for the fbi motion picture part 2 of 2 view. The program was made without the cooperation of the fbi. From the washington post, july 12, 1951 aim of reds in baltimore was steel, says witness. The radio version of i was a communist for the fbi consisted of 78 episodes syndicated by the frederick w. Wikiproject united states fbi rated startclass, lowimportance this article is. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. After the overthrow of communist rule in 1990, mass migration began in. The film received was nominated for an academy award in the category for best documentary. By april 1956, the fbi found that he and his family were residing in brooklyn at 1268.
I was a communist for the fbi motion picture i was a communist for the fbi motion picture part 1 of 2 view. Anticommunist hysteria was at a peak during as taping began, and by the end of 1952, i was a communist for the f. 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. Listen to classic i was a communist for the fbi radio shows in mp3 format for free. The saturday evening post ran a threepart series detailing cvetics mostly fictional exploits. The show was a well done and well financed endeavor, and worth preservation for that reason alone. The day in the hearing when he could tell his family and the world he was a plant and not a traitor was so great and to see 9 years worth of daily reports to the fbi was overwhelming and so satisfying to all americans. 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. Leonard maltin praises this suspenseful political tales. The series was syndicated by ziv, and was broadcast from 1952 to 1954 by stations that bought it including wormutualnew york. It was december 17, 1951, and the bespectacled, balding, and somewhat burly black. 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.
I was a communist for the fbi 520611 american kremlin, old. 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. Oct 24, 20 based on a true story in pittsburgh, pa, a steelworker matt cvetic works with the fbi to undermine the communist party, but his family and his teenage boy thinks hes a real communist. By murrey marder post reporter infiltration of baltimores steel industry was the primary target of maryland communists, a house investigating committee was told yesterday by mary stalcup markward, a virginia housewife who became an fbi undercover agent. Morton sobell 1917 was an electrical engineer who was found guilty in 1951 of spying for.
It was also a radio show starring dana andrews with 78 episodes that ran from apr 23, 1952 until oct 14, 1953. Great movie to see what was going on during the time and after wwii, and. After serving a long prison sentence, kuehn and his family were deported to germany. 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. A factbased story about a man who posed as an american communist for years as part of a secret plan to infiltrate their organization.
We offer other old time detective and investigator radio shows. When asked to join the communist party as an informant in the fbi, cvetic was told he would. I was a communist for the fbi by matt cvetic overdrive. Wikiproject united states fbi rated startclass, lowimportance this article is within the scope of wikiproject united states, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of topics relating to the. 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. Cvetic was an fbi undercover agent that joined the communist party as a spy. The stories were later turned into a bestselling book, an american espionage thriller radio series and motion picture in the early 1950s. No one was allowed to know he was undercover, and both he and his family suffered because of it. The federal bureau of investigation are the good guys, for a nice change. Warner brothers bought the film rights and in 1951 released i was a communist for the fbiwhich portrayed cvetic as singlehandedly saving pittsburgh from the red menace. A federal agent on a dangerous assignment he must go underground to flush out a nefarious spy ring.
Operation solo was a longrunning fbi program to infiltrate the communist party of the united states and gather intelligence about its relationship to the union of soviet socialist republics, china, and other communist nations. I was a communist for the fbi is a 1951 american noir crime film directed by gordon douglas starring frank lovejoy, dorothy hart, philip. Pittsburgh celebrated the films april premiere with a matthew cvetic day, complete with parade. I was a communist for the fbi 1951 rotten tomatoes. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing i was a communist for the f. The film was based on a series of stories written by matt cvetic. The communist party, usa, and radical organizations, 19531960 fbi reports from the eisenhower library project coordinator and guide compiled by robert e. The film was produced by bryan foy who was head of warners b picture unit until 1942. Excellent film and story of fbi agent who risked death every day for 9 years. In 1941, the fbi asked citizen matt cvetic to join the communist party and report back on their activities. I was a communist for the fbi is a 1951 film noir by gordon douglas featuring frank lovejoy, dorothy hart, philip carey, and james millican. I was a communist for the fbi 1951 the movie database. Fbi files relating to the communist party of the united states of america cpusa.
A leading african american communist, lawyer william l. In real life, cvetic lost everything he lovedhis wife, children, parents, friendsexcept for his country and love for that country is. Strangely, the latter film was nominated for an academy award for best documentary. Cvetics memoirs were better dramatized by a 1951 radio series of the same title, starring dana andrews.
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