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Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood

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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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Status: Released

Released Date: 2008-03-03

Runtime: 67 mins

Director:

Writer: Steven C. Smith

Spoken language: English

Genres: Documentary, History

Original title: Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood

Production Companies: Warner Bros. Entertainment, Trailer Park

Production Countries: United States of America

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