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Jul 3, 2024 · carpetbagger, in the United States, a derogatory term for an individual from the North who relocated to the South during the Reconstruction period (1865–77), following the American Civil War.
4 days ago · A cartoon threatening that the KKK will lynch scalawags (left) and carpetbaggers (right) on March 4, 1869, the day President Grant takes office. Tuscaloosa, Alabama , Independent Monitor , September 1, 1868.
Jun 27, 2024 · In 1964 Dmytryk directed The Carpetbaggers and Where Love Has Gone, both based on unapologetically trashy best sellers by Harold Robbins. Despite all-star casts, the productions received mixed reviews, though The Carpetbaggers was a huge hit at the box office.
Jul 13, 2024 · In addition to scallawags, Mitchell portrays other types of scoundrels in the novel: Yankees, carpetbaggers, Republicans, prostitutes, and overseers. In the early years of the Civil War, Rhett is called a "scoundrel" for his "selfish gains" profiteering as a blockade-runner.
Jun 29, 2024 · Stuart’s look at Edward Dmytryk’s The Carpetbaggers (1964) on Blu-ray from Paramount via Kino Lorber Studio Classics. Dennis’ take on William Dieterle’s All That Money Can Buy (1941) on Blu-ray from The Criterion Collection.
5 days ago · A Republican coalition of freedmen, Southerners supportive of the Union (derisively called "scalawags" by White Democrats), and Northerners who had migrated to the South (derisively called "carpetbaggers")—some of whom were returning natives, but were mostly Union veterans—organized to create constitutional conventions.
Jul 4, 2024 · The Carpetbaggers' rich narrative, lush production values, and powerful performances make it an engaging and unforgettable viewing experience. The film serves as a fitting final chapter in Ladd's storied career, showcasing his immense talent and lasting impact on the world of cinema.
