Between the advent of sound and the enforcement of the Motion Picture Production Code censorship guidelines, known as the Hays Code, in 1934, American films were at their most raucous and racy where illicit sex and violence were common themes. The Hays Code attempted to determine what could be portrayed on screen and to promote traditional values. Author Susan Gibberman discusses some of the top movies of the era and why they were considered objectionable by the censors.
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