Lester Cole

Lester Cole was a pivotal screenwriter, most notably recognized as one of the "Hollywood Ten." His defiance against the House Committee on Un-American Activities led to his blacklisting from the film industry. Cole's career began with acting and playwriting before he established himself as a formidable screenwriter, contributing to films like the W.C. Fields comedy "If I Had a ... moreMillion." He was instrumental in organizing the Screen Writers Guild, advocating for writers' rights. Despite facing imprisonment and blacklisting, Cole continued to write under pseudonyms, penning the acclaimed screenplay for "Born Free." His legacy is intrinsically linked to his courageous stand for artistic freedom and political conviction. less