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Examination — CEMSOR OF 1AOVIJNG PICTURES, Br.III, CI. 0, Gr.3, Nov. 10,1926.
Subject — Special Subject (Oral): Judgment, tact, personality.
In your opinion, is official censorship the best solution of the moving picture problem?
Have you read the ordinance? Outline its chief points.
Subject — Special Subject: Practical Test.
Candidates will be shown a film. During the exhibition of the film you will be permitted to make notes as desired.
Upon completion of the exhibition, candidates will return immediately to the examination room.
iou are requested to write a synopsis of the picture shown and to criticize it with regard to its value for exhibition purposes.
If in your judgment any scene or sub-title is unfit for exhibition purposes you will recommend rejection, stating clearly your reasons therefor.
Observe the following order in making your report on the production shown:
a) Title
b) Analysis
c) Scenes or subtitles, if any, believed to be questionable, with reasons, and disposition of same.
(d) Recommendations for passing, rejection or passing with eliminations to be designated. Give reasons.
In marking this paper, the use of English and spelling will receive due consideration.
This paper should be clear and concise and should touch upon all the points mentioned, In the order given.
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DUTIES; Under general supervision, to observe all motion pictures proposed to be exhibited in the city with a view to insuring compliance with ordinances and standards of morality; to direct the elimination of objectionable portions of films; to make investigations of theatres in order to determine whether ordered cuts have been made; to see that permits have been issued; to maintain records of films observed and of permits issued; to gather evidence of violations and to assist in the prosecution of cases; and to perform related work as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Either (l) education equivalent to that represented by graduation from a senior high school and two years of successful experience in social service or related work, or (2) any equivalent combination of education and experience; thorough knowledge of modern social service practices; knowledge of the laws, ordinances and regulations pertaining to censoring of motion pictures; high moral standard; reliability; mental alertness; good judgment; tact; integrity.