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 #:
000133
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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THE HEAVENLY INFLUENCE The real conflicts arise when the censors treat specific problems. Foremost of these (in importance, if not in number of cuts), is the adjustment arising from the troubles of the two sexes. The increasing interest in life has, to be sure, led to greater uncertainties, and more apparent inconsistencies. But how absurd for the censors to set themselves up as high priests of morals at a time when our codes are still hit-and-miss. Although there are no real leaders to interpret the transient sex codes, even the children are developing sex curiosities of a more normal, natural and healthy sort. Out of a free exchange of thought on this important subject the next generation may be able to orient itself. What do we see in the movies? Only a form of deadening static which spells stupidity. While he allows vulgarity and sickly sentiment, the censor manages to lay his hands on realism in the few good movies that come his way. The most artistic parts of "The Racket" and "The Patriot" were cut — because they hit home. What possible harm could Pennsylvanians receive from seeing Emil Jannings 87