Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema

Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema

Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
200770 min
Documentary

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Overview

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, ...

Top Cast

Diane Lane

Diane Lane

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Chris Basinger

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Jeanine Basinger

Jeanine Basinger

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Cari Beauchamp

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Leatrice Joy Gilbert

Leatrice Joy Gilbert

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A.C. Lyles

A.C. Lyles

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Bob Mitchell

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Barry Paris

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