Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood
Synopsis
A look at the forces that shaped Pre-Code Hollywood and brought about the strict enforcement of the Hays Code in 1934.
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Valerie Spencer
Narrator (voice)
John Landis
Self
Jonathan Kuntz
Self
Rudy Behlmer
Self
Jerry Beck
Self
Camille Paglia
Self
Hugh Hefner
Self
Jack Valenti
Self
Jeffrey Vance
Self
Molly Haskell
Self
Mark Vieira
Self
Leonard Maltin
Self
Tony Maietta
Self
Joan Crawford
Various Roles (archive footage)
Ann Dvorak
Vivian Revere Kirkwood (archive footage)
Clark Gable
Various Roles (archive footage)
Greta Garbo
Queen Christina (archive footage)
Jean Harlow
Various Roles (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 4, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- —
- Screenplay & Story
- Steven C. Smith
- Original Title
- Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Entertainment, Trailer Park
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven C. Smith
Todd Hooker, Aaron Campbell
Steven C. Smith
Department Leadership Roster
Steven C. Smith
Writer
Todd Hooker
Editor
Aaron Campbell
Editor
Steven C. Smith
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood
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What is Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood about?
A look at the forces that shaped Pre-Code Hollywood and brought about the strict enforcement of the Hays Code in 1934.
Who directed Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood?
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood?
The principal cast of Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood includes Valerie Spencer, John Landis, Jonathan Kuntz, Rudy Behlmer, Jerry Beck.
When was Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood released and how long is it?
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood?
Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).