Censored : the private life of the movie (1930)

Record Details:

Title:
Censored : the private life of the movie
Date:
1930
Publisher:
New York : Jonathan Cape and Harrison Smith, Incorporated
Volume:
Censored : the private life of the movie
Leaf #:
0009
Language:
English
Collection:
Books
Format:
Books
Contributor:
Niles Essanay Silent Film Museum
Sponsor:
Media History Digital Library
Coordinator:
Media History Digital Library
Description:
Date Added:
March 21, 2024
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FOREWORD Much of the onslaught against censorship of all kinds has been conducted by crusaders saying, "We do not believe in any sort of censorship at any time." That is a fine, brave stand and a logical one as well, but unfortunately not always true. Even the most advanced thinker can generally be affrighted by some obscene display to such a point that he will abandon his principles and admit, "Well, yes, that I would suppress." Only very staunch souls are capable of living up to the Voltairean slogan. We do not really wish to die for opinions which we despise. I am myself a member of the school which asks for the abolition of all censorship. Yet I will admit that I can be backed into corners where certain exhibits worry me. Moreover, I am aware that very many people do not wish to go to the length of granting v