In the early 1930s, the Motion Picture Production Code was instituted by the Federal Government to keep a watchful eye on the cont... more >

In the early 1930s, the Motion Picture Production Code was instituted by the Federal Government to keep a watchful eye on the content of Hollywood Motion Pictures. The increased censorship actually forced the screenwriters of the day to become more subtle and inventive, resulting in some of the best films in the history of cinema. This is their story... < less