Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
Synopsis
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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Diane Lane
Narrator (voice)
Chris Basinger
Self
Jeanine Basinger
Self
Cari Beauchamp
Self
Leatrice Joy Gilbert
Self
A.C. Lyles
Self
Bob Mitchell
Self
Barry Paris
Self
Maria Riva
Self
Michael Schlesinger
Self
Budd Schulberg
Self
Kevin Thomas
Self
Mark Viera
Self
Marc Wanamaker
Self
William Wellman Jr.
Self
Michael Westmore
Self
Holly Madison
Model: Special Shoot
Betsy Moore
Silent Movie Theatre Actor
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 23, 2007
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Elaina Archer
- Screenplay & Story
- Scott Eyman, Elaina Archer
- Original Score
- Maria Newman
- Original Title
- Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- A&F Productions, Playboy Enterprises
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Elaina Archer
Scott Eyman, Elaina Archer
Maria Newman
Todd Friedrichsen, Bill Sheehy
Elaina Archer, Todd Friedrichsen
Elaina Archer, Todd Friedrichsen, Hugh Hefner
Department Leadership Roster
Todd Friedrichsen
Director of Photography
Elaina Archer
Editor
Elaina Archer
Director
Scott Eyman
Writer
Elaina Archer
Writer
Elaina Archer
Producer
Todd Friedrichsen
Editor
Todd Friedrichsen
Producer
Maria Newman
Original Music Composer
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What is Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema about?
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.
Who directed Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema?
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema was directed by Elaina Archer.
Who stars in Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema?
The principal cast of Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema includes Diane Lane, Chris Basinger, Jeanine Basinger, Cari Beauchamp, Leatrice Joy Gilbert.
When was Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema released and how long is it?
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema was released in 2007 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
Who composed the musical score for Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema was composed by Maria Newman.