Confidential File: Horror Comics
“Seduction Of The Innocent”
Synopsis
In 1954 the Senate Subcommittee on Juvenile Delinquency conducted an investigation into how the comic book industry was supposedly contributing to the moral decay of a nation's youth. The investigations were spurred on by a number of articles that blamed comics for the rise in juvenile delinquency in post-war America. Chief among the critics was Doctor Frederic Wertham, whose book, "Seduction of The Innocent" has been blamed for nearly single-handedly crippling the entire comics industry. "Confidential File" was aired in 1955, after the senate hearings and the formation of the Comics Code, but it serves as a perfect example of how the media reacted to the comic book industry, and sought a scape goat by blaming the comic book publications for society's own lack of responsibility in raising its children.
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Confidential File: Horror Comic Books!
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-04-06
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October 9, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Irvin Kershner
- Original Title
- Confidential File: Horror Comics
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 25m
- Production Studios
- KTTV Los Angeles
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Irvin Kershner
Department Leadership Roster
Irvin Kershner
Director
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Confidential File: Horror Comics about?
In 1954 the Senate Subcommittee on Juvenile Delinquency conducted an investigation into how the comic book industry was supposedly contributing to the moral decay of a nation's youth. The investigations were spurred on by a number of articles that blamed comics for the rise in juvenile delinquency in post-war America. Chief among the critics was Doctor Frederic Wertham, whose book, "Seduction of The Innocent" has been blamed for nearly single-handedly crippling the entire comics industry. "Confidential File" was aired in 1955, after the senate hearings and the formation of the Comics Code, but it serves as a perfect example of how the media reacted to the comic book industry, and sought a scape goat by blaming the comic book publications for society's own lack of responsibility in raising its children.
Who directed Confidential File: Horror Comics?
Confidential File: Horror Comics was directed by Irvin Kershner.
Who stars in Confidential File: Horror Comics?
The principal cast of Confidential File: Horror Comics includes Estes Kefauver, Paul Coates.
When was Confidential File: Horror Comics released and how long is it?
Confidential File: Horror Comics was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 25m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Confidential File: Horror Comics?
Confidential File: Horror Comics holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).