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Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema (2007) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
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Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema is a 2007 documentary film helmed by Elaina Archer, starring Diane Lane, Chris Basinger and Jeanine Basinger. It has a runtime of 1 hour 10 minutes and premiered on May 23, 2007. Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema has a TMDB rating of 4.3 out of 10 based on 5 votes.

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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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What is the release date of Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema?
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema was released on May 23, 2007.
How long is Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema?
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).
Who is in the cast of Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema?
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema stars Diane Lane as Narrator (voice), Chris Basinger as Self, Jeanine Basinger as Self and Cari Beauchamp as Self. The cast also includes Leatrice Joy Gilbert, A.C. Lyles, Bob Mitchell and Barry Paris.
Who directed Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema?
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema was directed by Elaina Archer. The screenplay is credited to Scott Eyman and Elaina Archer.
What kind of movie is Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema?
Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema is listed on TMDB as a documentary film.
What is the TMDB score of Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema?
On TMDB it has an average user score of 4.3/10 from 5 votes.
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