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Old 03-23-2023, 11:44 AM   #5
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Originally Posted by drave View Post
Dunno what the code is that you reference. I will say there were an absolute TON of amazing films (and tv shows really) from this period that really, today, go unrivaled.
the hays code. essentialy what seph said. more or less self regulated censorship.

i love movies from the 30s & 40s because of all of the workarounds they had to use to address "scandalous" topics while still staying within the rules. the screwball comedy genre especially. i'll have more to say on this whole thing when i'm not at work.
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