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1935: The First Full Year Under The Draconian Production Code (Post 4)


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you know that "the code" was supported by the studios, right?

the last thing they wanted is *any* film banned in *any* city across the country. nor did they want the GOVT breathing down their necks.

most people paint this whole thing as "the code versus freedom!" when that is not true at all; the studios were very smart about their product in the market.

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Too much is made of "pre-code" vs. "post-code". There was do diminishing of quality in movies after the code took effect.

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