Forbidden Hollywood: The Pre-Code Era (1930-1934): When Sin Ruled the Movies

by Mark A. Vieira

Book Overview

Filled with rare images and untold stories from filmmakers, exhibitors, and moviegoers, Forbidden Hollywood is the ultimate guide to a gloriously entertaining era when a lax code of censorship let sin rule the movies.

Forbidden Hollywood is a history of "pre-Code" like none other you will eavesdrop on production conferences, read nervous telegrams from executives to censors, and hear Americans argue about "immoral" movies...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0762466774
• ISBN13: 9780762466771
• Release Date: April 2019
• Publisher: Running Press Adult
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 3.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 8.4" x 10.0"