Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
First aired on May 23, 2007
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Genres: Documentary
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.
Featured Cast: click image to view more
Diane Lane | Narrator (voice)
Chris Basinger | Self
Jeanine Basinger | Self
Cari Beauchamp | Self
Leatrice Joy Gilbert | Self
A.C. Lyles | Self
Featured Crew
Scott Eyman | Writer
Todd Friedrichsen | Editor
Elaina Archer | Director
Elaina Archer | Editor
Todd Friedrichsen | Director of Photography
Elaina Archer | Producer
