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 #:
000156
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 tional Board of Review merely gives the producers suggestions based on the study their reviewing committees have made on the psychological reactions of the public. The Board goes even further in declaring its non-censorship principles. "The group of individuals composing the National Board of Review has been given no arbitrary power to regulate motion pictures," it says ; "it is under the influence of no church organization with its well defined moral code. It finds its rule of practice in American common-sense." Even better. A group of non-partisan critics, offering producers and public their suggestions. A safe theory, harmless and virtuous. But how is this done? The Board is made up of: 1 A General Committee. A group of 25 people to which policies are taken. An advisory group. 2 Executive Committee. 5 members. Has charge of money, memberships, all administration. 3 Membership Commttee. 106