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 #:
00074
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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PRIVATE LIFE OF THE MOVIE In 1916 the General Assembly of Maryland enacted a law creating a State Board of movie censors, stating that it "shall consist of three residents and citizens of the State of Maryland, one of whom shall be a member of the political party polling the second highest vote at the election prior to their appointment. . . . For the examination of each 1,000 feet of motion picture film the Board shall receive in advance a fee of $1.00. The salaries of each member of the board shall be $2,400 per annum for each member." In 1920 the board reported that it had reviewed 5,335 films and censored 1,192. It collected $41,153.69 for this work, of which $12,544.04 went for wages and salaries. Eight years later, the board, under the same chairman, reported that it had examined 9,377 films and censored 485. It collected $38,165.57 of which $22,137.67 went for wages. It is interesting to note that during the past few years many volunteers have come forward to support the board. In its annual report the board states that it was "greatly indebted to the Women's Civic League for its co-operation 40