The movies

Examines the movies of the twentieth century for clues to the changes and constancies in American taste. Indicates that by the 20s the sentimental melodrama had given way to a new wave of frenetic frivolity, and the need for a code of self-censorship became apparent. Describes the recent sporadic efforts of independent movie producers which have resulted in a liberalization of the code. Points out that there have been some distinguished films despite a motion picture industry that continues to search for the lowest common denominator of taste.
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, Examines the movies of the twentieth century for clues to the changes and constancies in American taste. Indicates that by the 20s the sentimental melodrama had given way to a new wave of frenetic frivolity, and the need for a code of self-censorship became apparent. Describes the recent sporadic efforts of independent movie producers which have resulted in a liberalization of the code. Points out that there have been some distinguished films despite a motion picture industry that continues to search for the lowest common denominator of taste.NOTE: Two (or more) records have been merged together to create this data.

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  2. Culture For The Millions 1961
  3. Everybody's Dreamhouse 1961
  4. Everybody's Dreamhouse 1961
  5. Heroes 1961
  6. History 1961
  7. Movies 1961
  8. Radio 1961
  9. Radio 1961
  10. Sixty Years of Magazines 1961
  11. Sixty Years Of Satire 1961
  12. Sixty Years of Satire 1961
  13. The Automotive American 1961
  14. The movies 1961

Related films

Sources

  1. 16mm Filmography (legacy record) — title, year, creator, length, format, color, sound, genre, description, catalog record