What shocked the censors! (1933)

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What Shocked the Censors J Eliminate view of robber taking stickpin from Hollander's tie. Eliminate "Robber" (In answer to: "You're just a common thief.") Eliminate view of gun in hand of robber as he forces Baron to spit out ring. Eliminate views of robber taking jewels from cabinet and placing them in case held by accomplice. "Terror has vanished from the scene of robbery." "All quiet, s?r. The girls are doing nicely — not a policeman within ten blocks." "Whenever we stage an event of this kind we always place a very alluring blonde on each corner, so we never have to worry about the police." Eliminate view of policeman following girl around corner. Eliminate all views of robbers placing jewel cases into suitcases. "As it is, the lady has smiled, the gentlemen are at ease, and we shall even have time to take along the gold and silver." "And note this, too — no mess — no confusion. A new stock can be moved in tomorrow." REEL 3. — Eliminate views of robber with gun held on Hollander. "When the watchman enters, just talk to him calmly and leisurely. Tell him you still have half an hour's work to do. You understand?" Eliminate all views of guns held on detective as he enters store (2). "Right! None of them should find it difficult to be calm with my revolver pointed at you." Eliminate all distinct views of guns held on Hollander. "I should say not — gold" "Gold — oh, I see — taking it away to have it melted." "Yes — tomorrow the whole lot gets melted." "I carried away a case of gold in broad daylight and twelve gendarmes accompanied my motor. Nothing like having the help of the police" Eliminate all views of robber and men forcing men to enter safe at point of guns. Eliminate view of men advancing with gun on Teri, barring her escape. (This should include all views of guns in evidence in robbery.) REEL 4. — "That drugged cigarette'll keep him asleep for hours." REEL 6. — Eliminate view of bed in robber's apartment, before dialogue: "No, no. Supper first." Eliminate underlined words: "Oh, please, let's not be in such a hurry. There are so many pleasant intervening steps." (No words underlined in censors' report — probably meant last sentence. — Ed. Note.) JUNGLE KILLER NOVEMBER, 1932 REEL 7. — Eliminate views of native mother nursing child (2) . Eliminate view of native boy where sex is visible. REEL 8. — Eliminate all views of lion attacking and devouring man (2). JUSTICE TAKES A HOLIDAY MARCH, 1933 REEL 2. — Eliminate: "Why don't you yaps quit raisin' families if you can't feed 'em?" Eliminate view of man taking contents from safe. Eliminate view of man placing papers in pocket which he has taken from safe. 46