The Production Code Movie Analysis
After reading the article, “The Production Code” written by Leonard Leff and Jerold Simmons, it showed that people had an interest in creating a govern on motion pictures around the 1930s. The Motion Picture Production Code had different sections regarding general principles and particular applications. While examining the section, general principles the rule of “No picture shall be produced which will lower the moral standards of those who see it” (pg. 178), which is different from the films today because I think the industry does not care about lowering our moral standards, but I can see why when motion pictures first started to become popular they did not want to give people the idea of committing crime or doing something wrongful, evil
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For instance, the crimes against the law, the motion picture cannot inspire individuals or show methods of illegal activity. In today’s films, you see criminals committing crime in detail and some could argue it inspired some to commit crimes. In addition, the section of sex forbids white slavery to be shown in motion pictures, I think that during this time they did not want to show that whites can be slaves as well. The guidelines for sex section of the production code seems to be something similar to the guidelines that we have today in films. Furthermore, the profanity section forbids profane or vulgar expression like God, Lord was not allowed, which can be seen in films rated for everyone today. Additionally, the costume section was something I did not think the industry would have a rule against such as an undressing scene or dancing costumes. The religion section of the product code was not expected because films cannot ridicule any religious faith and ceremonies should be handled with carefully and respectfully. Personally, I do not think that modern films do not follow these particular rules set by the motion picture production code. Additionally, the section on location I was not expecting for a rule about the bedroom being governed by good taste and delicacy, which is something that is not really in use anymore. The national feelings section on the use of the flag shall be consistently respectful, which I personally think the flag should always be respected and is a sign of
For instance, the crimes against the law, the motion picture cannot inspire individuals or show methods of illegal activity. In today’s films, you see criminals committing crime in detail and some could argue it inspired some to commit crimes. In addition, the section of sex forbids white slavery to be shown in motion pictures, I think that during this time they did not want to show that whites can be slaves as well. The guidelines for sex section of the production code seems to be something similar to the guidelines that we have today in films. Furthermore, the profanity section forbids profane or vulgar expression like God, Lord was not allowed, which can be seen in films rated for everyone today. Additionally, the costume section was something I did not think the industry would have a rule against such as an undressing scene or dancing costumes. The religion section of the product code was not expected because films cannot ridicule any religious faith and ceremonies should be handled with carefully and respectfully. Personally, I do not think that modern films do not follow these particular rules set by the motion picture production code. Additionally, the section on location I was not expecting for a rule about the bedroom being governed by good taste and delicacy, which is something that is not really in use anymore. The national feelings section on the use of the flag shall be consistently respectful, which I personally think the flag should always be respected and is a sign of