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The strange similarities between Mel Gibson and Orson Welles


- Both were among the best director of their time.
- Both were blacklisted by Hollywood as directors.
- After being blacklisted, both kept working as actors to pay the bills.

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I don't remember Orson Welles making derogatory comments about Jews though.

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Obviously. Back then, making derogatory comments about Jews was not taboo in US. Blacklisting happens when you break the official or non-official taboos in each period.

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