As such, it attracted the attention of many of our nation's intellectuals. Today, he says he doesn't regret having been a Communist, given the circumstances. It turned out to be a very beautiful theory that has never been put into practice. Given human nature, I'm not sure it can be. That same year, Selznick asks Lardner and a story department reader, Budd Schulberg, to come up with a satisfactory ending for A Star is Born .
Ring is now a screenwriter.
Marries Frances, widow of his brother David. Some in the group want to proudly proclaim their membership in the Communist Party, but it is decided that such action could lead to trouble for others who wish to keep their politics private. The idea of invoking the Fifth Amendment is considered, but it is decided that doing so would be tantamount to admitting that being a Communist is a crime. They settle on the First Amendment defense. The crowd erupts in laughter, and the committee members erupt in anger.