During the 1950s, a small-town librarian is shunned by the locals after she refuses the City Council's request to remove a book on Communism from the library's shelves.During the 1950s, a small-town librarian is shunned by the locals after she refuses the City Council's request to remove a book on Communism from the library's shelves.During the 1950s, a small-town librarian is shunned by the locals after she refuses the City Council's request to remove a book on Communism from the library's shelves.
- Laura Slater
- (as Sallie Brophie)
- Frank
- (uncredited)
- Bill
- (uncredited)
- Jones
- (uncredited)
- Woman
- (uncredited)
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- TriviaThe first movie to criticize the McCarthy era directly.
- Quotes
Alicia Hull: Freddie, how about helping an old friend?
Freddie Slater: You're not my friend!
Alicia Hull: Freddie!
Freddie Slater: You're not anybody's friend! They kicked you out! You don't belong here. They found out about you! You want to destroy us! You're like all the rest of them! They found out what you were doing! You don't belong here! You're not the librarian anymore. You're a communist! A communist! A communist! A communist!
stated, both the "good" and the "bad" characters are three-dimensional, and Paul Kelly in particular is superb as an old friend of Bette's who tries to defend her but is caught up in the hysteria. The scene where Kelly is asked to vote to condemn her, pauses, and lowers his head in shame is quite moving. Columbia always made good, solid B-movies, and the direct, matter-of- fact presentation of this material only strengthens the overall impact. Also, The musical score, although subtle and not calling attention to itself, is perfectly crafted. In fact, the film is filled with nice little touches. Note to Columbia/Sony: put this out on DVD immediately! It will get uniformly positive reviews from the critics and it has a message needed now more than ever. If you have any opportunity to see this, do not miss it.
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- Jun 19, 2003
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- Runtime1 hour 25 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.37 : 1
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