Why Be Good? Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema

May 23 2007 N/A 1h 10m

Documentary, History

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.

Plot

An overview of the portrayal and influence of sexuality on film, from the silent era until the administration of the Hays Code in 1934.

Written by

Elaina Archer, Scott Eyman

Directed by

Elaina Archer

Cast

Diane Lane, Chris Basinger, Jeanine Basinger

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Playboy Enterprises, A&F Productions

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores

# of Votes

182

Average Rating

6.2 out of 10

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