Motion pictures classified by National Legion of Decency (1959)

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Title and Distributor Rating Frankenstein— 1970 (AA) A-III Frankenstein Meets the Wolf-Man (Universal) A-II Frankenstein's Daughter (Astor) B Objection: Excessive brutality. Frankie and Johnny (Republic) B Frauen vom Tamrof, Die (German) (Arnold and Richter) A-II Fraulein (Fox) A-III Freckles Comes Home (Monogram) A-I Freddie Steps Out (Monogram) A-II Free and Easy (MGM) A-II Free, Blonde and Twenty-one (20th Century-Fox) A-II Free for All (Universal-International) A-I French Key, The (Republic) A-II French Leave (Monogram) A-I French Line, The (RKO) C Objection: This film contains grossly obscene, suggestive and indecent action, costuming and dialogue. In incidents of subject matter and treatment it is gravely offensive to Christian and traditional standards of morality and decency and is capable of grave, evil influence upon those who patronize it, especially youth. French They Are a Funny Race (Fr.) (Continental) A-II French White Cargo (French) (Distinguished Films, Inc.) C Objection: This film contains material morally unsuitable for entertainment theaters. Moreover, it seriously offends traditional and Christian standards of morality and decency. French Without Tears (Paramount) A-II Frenchie (Universal-International) A-II Frenchman's Creek (Paramount)..... B Objection: Condones marital irresponsibility. Freunde (German) (Wien Film) B Objection: Suggestive sequences. Freshman Love (Warners) A-I Freshman Year (Universal) A-I Fric-Frac (French) (Oxford Films) C Objection: This film glorifies crime and criminals. Moreover, it is indecent in treatment. Frieda (J. Arthur Rank-UI) B Objection: Attempted suicide in plot solution. Friendly Enemies (United Artists) A-I Friendly Neighbors (Republic) A-I Friendly Persuasion (AA) A-I Friesennot (German) (Detta Film) A-II Frightened City (Columbia) A-II Frisco Kid (Warners) A-II Frisco Lil (Universal) A-I Frisco Sal (Universal) A-II Frisco Tornado (Republic) A-I Frisky (Ital.) (DCA) B Objection: Suggestive situations and costuming. Observation: Certain elements depicted in this film are susceptible of conveying impressions misrepresentative of Catholic practice. *,g Year of Review 1957-58 1942-43 1958-59 1936-37 1936-37 1958-59 1941-42 1945-46 1940-41 1939-40 1949-50 1945-46 1947-48 1953-54 1956-57 1950-51 1939-40 1950-51 1943-44 1947-48 1936-37 1937-38 1947-48 1946-47 1941-42 1940-41 1956-57 1936-37 1949-50 1936-37 1941-42 1944-45 1949-50 1955-56