Daily Facts about film industry

1973

"The Exorcist," a highly influential and iconic horror film, is released in the United States, leaving a lasting impact on the genre.

1952

Agatha Christie's famous play "The Mousetrap" premieres in London's West End, eventually becoming the world's longest-running play.

1947

During the Red Scare, the "Hollywood Ten," a group of professionals in the film industry, is cited for contempt of Congress, reflecting the anti-communist atmosphere of the period.