Screenland (Jan–Jun 1948)

attack some questionable institutions that need attacking just because of the power they wield. SUSAN: I agree that in many instances censorship is too strict, but I'm afraid it's going to be stricter. In some cases, I admit censorship is necessary because people aren't always properly educated to essentially adult problems. I do heartily agree, however, that some censor boards retard progress. But evolution will go on in spite of them and someday they'll catch up. ANN SOTHERN: I have no patience with such silly censorship as that which won't allow a married couple on the screen to share a double bed. Censorship is necessary for children, but it's carried too far. It puts a bar on any realistic approach to problems. GREG: As long as we have to please a mass audience, the situation won't change. Hollywood is, therefore, afraid to pick on a subject that may unjustly put some kind of a tag on them. The audiences are so variegated in type that there will always be someone whose toes will be stepped upon. And you can't change that. Certain subjects are still taboo. Anti-Semitism would be in that class now if it hadn't been for the courage of a couple of producers. And why has it taken so long for that to be screened? The idea isn't new — it's good Americanism. It can only offend those who need to be offended. ANN SOTHERN: That sounds as though you think Hollywood is afraid to tackle problems just because it doesn't want to receive some tag or other. I don't think we're scared at all. Don't forget the anti-Nazi pictures that were made even before the war. And look at the anti-Communism pictures now. And don't forget the Screen Actors' Guild rule that no negroes can appear in roles on the screen that puts them in a bad light. There are some intrepid people in this business! LON: Speaking of courageous pictures, I think of "Wilson." It was not a box office success, so I hear, but if it had been successful it could have helped many people and furthered many important world ideals. We just weren't ready for it, I guess. Pictures today are becoming increasingly reluctant to be liberal in thought because of certain factors. And that's a shame. Being liberal and realistic doesn't mean that a film must be tagged with any 'ism' at all. The 'ism' and the liberal idea are two vastly different things. SUSAN: Well, I don't think any proCommunistic pictures would be very popular at the box office at the moment — if that's what you mean. And after all, Hollywood must eat too. ANN BLYTH: I think the pictures of late show that Hollywood is not afraid of being pegged by some so-called "ism." But don't forget — Hollywood is not a crusade. Crusades don't pay off at the box office as a rule. HOLLAND: For our closing remarks, what topics do you think Hollywood should take up? And this is our parting shot section too, Ann. ANN SOTHERN: Educational films are a must, I think. Pictures like "Henry VIII," "Henry V," and "Macbeth" are educational as well as entertaining. I believe the industry will come to this sooner or later. Phonograph records already have recognized the importance of this medium. GREG: And Eddie Albert is doing a great job along with his 16 millimeter films. I think all studios, if they want to contribute to a better way of life, should join forces and make such films! Get them in schools. Take up problems like the pay for school teachers, facts about the United Nations, bring a better understanding with other people of the world by presenting their problems. Kids can be taught much better in schools by pictures than by books. LON: I'd like to see Hollywood take a definite stand on the Palestine and negro problems. Juvenile delinquency should be taken up, too— but not as a melodrama I agree with Greg, too, that the school teachers' situation should be paid some attention because they educate our children and their jobs should be lucrative enough to attract finer minds to the profession. My great aunt and uncle devoted their whole lives to teaching and now get the sum of $50 a month for a pension' While they taught, they earned $80 a month. How do you like that! ANN BLYTH: A great picture could be made about the Friendship Train, I think. And about the starving children in Europe. Nothing is so important as bringing about better relationships among the people of the world. SUSAN: Anything that will teach our children to help them be better human beings should be put on the screen ANN BLYTH: As for my last remark, I think pictures should realize the obligations they owe to the public— and do something about it. 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