Edward Lewis, in fact, was instrumental in helping to end the blacklist. Unfortunately, in Douglas' new book and in press interviews, he equates himself with the actual Spartacus, and simultaneously rewrites history by erasing Edward Lewis from this story. In the book, and in interviews, Douglas claims sole credit for breaking the Hollywood blacklist by hiring Dalton Trumbo to write the “Spartacus” screenplay.Įdward Lewis was, in fact, the producer of “Spartacus” and has been acknowledged by Dalton Trumbo as the individual who gave him back his name. However, Douglas has chosen to rewrite history quite a bit. The title: “I Am Spartacus!” There is no dispute about one thing: Onscreen, Kirk Douglas did play Spartacus. Kirk Douglas, at 95 years old, just wrote a memoir about the ending of the 1950s blacklist. Neighbor Joan Lewis is the daughter of Hollywood producers Mildred and Edward Lewis. Among their credits: “Spartacus,” “Lonely Are the Brave,” “Missing,” “Harold and Maude,” “Seven Days in May,” “The Gypsy Moths,” “The River,” many more. Now, right in my neighborhood, I just heard about a real-life actor who has declared himself to be the character he once played in a movie long ago.
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