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 #:
000236
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 Knapp — not in ignorance but from fear. Fear of losing money, a majority respect. Consider the evil. We can fight a politician. We need real strength to battle the financial powers of the world. Consider the omniscience of this control, this censored, sapless regard for life. See where our playing has led us. The play is no longer a diversion, it is our bread-maker, thought-dictator, our ruler. "The movies," declares Mr. Hays, "have never engaged in politics." There may be a change. Should there be, Mr. Hays hardly could be ranked as a novice. The utility corporations and their affiliated financial groups are gradually acquiring a hold on the movies. The companies not controlled by the utilities are merging for strength and protection. The Radio Corporation of America controls the R. C. A. Photophone. It controls the old Keith Orpheum chain of theatres. It has a producing company, Radio Pictures. Lock, stock and barrel it is in the movie business. And if R. C. A. would not let a man speak on 186