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Feature Films
The Motion Picture Committee wishes to explain that the following reviews are the concensus of opinion of the committee and not of individual members. The greatest number of films reviewed in these bulletins are seen at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences thru the courtesy of the Association of Motion Picture Producers. Five members of the committee of thirty-five previewers are present at a showing, and written reviews are returned. Another committee then evaluates and condenses these opinions. A few pictures not shown at the Academy are seen as they appear at first run theatres in order to make the bulletins more complete and useful. Pictures indicated as “previews” are unfinished — unreleased — and the opinion is on the theme particularly. Final verdict may be altered.
The desire of the committee is not to appear dogmatic or arbitrary in suggesting the suitability of pictures for children. It would be unwise in any case in as much as so many factors enter into a child’s ability to understand and appreciate a film. The physical, mental, and cultural differences in individual children of the same age limits are so great that a decision with regard to the value of any picture for a child must be influenced by these conditions. But we wish to keep an ideal before us realizing that children are plastic and that standards and ideals held before them mould their characters, and it is felt that certain minimum standards — basic principles, should not be violated. The following suggestions are held in mind by the previewers when reviewing films as entertainment for children.
Is the theme within a child’s understanding?
Does it show excessive cruelty?
Does it glorify crime or criminals?
Are the feelings aroused wholesome for a child ?
Are the characters such as you would wish your child to know?
Is the play true to life?
Does it make light of the morality and standards that go to make a good citizen?
Is the humor in good taste?
Does the production reach a standard of excellence?
Mrs. John Vruwink, General Chairman Mrs. George Ryall, Previews
Mrs. Walter Van Dyke, Vice-Chairman Mrs. Palmer Cook, Subscriptions
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