A Code To Govern The Making of Motion Talking Pictures

Published by Motion Picture Association of America Inc, 1948

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RARE movie studio historical document A Code to Govern the Making of Motion and Talking Pictures : the Reasons Supporting It and the Resolution for Uniform Interpretation. Published by Motion Picture Association of America Inc 1930-1948 some of the subjects still apply today but some definitely show a more innocent time in a stll fledgling industry interesting sections covering the rules on movie scenes that show 1) Crimes e.g the technique of murder must be presented in a way that will not inspire imitation 2) Sex e.g in general, passion should be treated in such a manner as not to stimulate the lower and baser emotions 3) Vulgarity 4) Obscenity 5) Profanity e.g no approval shall be given .to the following alley cat (applied to a woman), Jesus, hot (applied to a woman) etc 6) Costume e.g complete nudity is never permitted 7) Dances eg dances suggesting or representing sexual actions or indecent passion are forbidden 8) Religion 9) Locations 10) National Feelings 11) Titles 12) Repellant Subjects Special Regulations on Crime in Motion Pictures Special Resolution on Costumes Special Regulations on Cruelty to Animals with separate one sheet on advertising code list of all movie studios on the back "WATER STAIN, BACK COVER ALMOST DETACHED, INSIDE GENERALLY GOOD CLEAN" BX51.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Code To Govern The Making of Motion Talking Pictures
• Publisher: Motion Picture Association of America Inc
• Publication Date: 1948
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Fair
• Weight: 1 pound
• Seller catalogs:
  • Entertainment
  • Performing Arts