Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema (2007)

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Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
StarringDiane LaneChris BasingerJeanine Basinger
DirectorElaina Archer
WritersElaina Archer
NR 1 hr 10 minMay 23rd, 2007Documentary
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Before the G, PG and R ratings system there was the Production Code, and before that there was, well, nothing. This eye-opening documentary examines the rampant sexuality of early Hollywood through movie clips and reminiscences by stars of the era. Gloria Swanson, Mary Pickford, Marlene Dietrich and others relate tales of the artistic freedom that led to the draconian Production Code, which governed content from 1934 to 1968. Diane Lane narrates.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:May 23rd, 2007
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Hugh Hefner
Production Companies:A&F Productions, Playboy Enterprises
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