Within weeks of acquiring the studio, Hughes dismissed three-quarters of the work force and production was shut down for six months during which time investigations were conducted of each employee who remained with RKO as far as their political leanings were concerned.
Hughes dismissed three. This was within weeks of acquiring the studio. Quarters of the work force and production was shut down for six months during which time investigations were conducted of each employee. This employee remained with RKO as far. Their political leanings were concerned.