 King Brothers' film "The Brave One", an original story by Trumbo under a pseudonym, receives an Academy Award he cannot claim.His blacklisted friend Arlen Hird dies from cancer, destitute, but an attempt by Hedda Hopper's allies to intimidate the head of King Brothers into firing Trumbo fails completely.Over time, industry suspicion of Trumbo's ghostwriting develops, but he is careful not to confirm it.