Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
- Genres: Documentary
- Release Date: 2007-05-23
- Runtime: 70 minutes
- Rating: 4.9/10 (4 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: A&F Productions, Playboy Enterprises
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 0.2272
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
Diane Lane
as Narrator (voice)
Chris Basinger
as Self
Jeanine Basinger
as Self
Cari Beauchamp
as Self
Leatrice Joy Gilbert
as Self
A.C. Lyles
as Self
Bob Mitchell
as Self
Barry Paris
as Self
Maria Riva
as Self
Michael Schlesinger
as Self
Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema?▼
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema is a Documentary movie directed by . It was released on 2007-05-23.
Who are the main actors in Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema?▼
The main cast includes Diane Lane, Chris Basinger, Jeanine Basinger, Cari Beauchamp, Leatrice Joy Gilbert, .
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Is Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema based on a true story?▼
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What is the IMDb rating of Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema?▼
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema has an IMDb rating of 4.9/10 based on 4 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
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The soundtrack was composed by A&F Productions, Playboy Enterprises. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema filmed?▼
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema?▼
The total runtime of Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema is 70 minutes.
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The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema?▼
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