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In a time of ‘supposed’ self-imposed censorship, Precode posters seemed more racy and provocative then the films they advertised. Anxious to increase box-office profits during The Depression and the years of economic standstill, production companies used the simple and effective philosop read more

Known by Precode and musical fans for his inventive and fascinating choreography, Busby Berkeley was also known by his friends and family to be on occasions a hostile and uncontrollable drinker.  It was on one night in 1935 that after attending a late night Hollywood party Busby, supposedly dru read more

In a time of ‘supposed’ self-imposed censorship, Precode posters seemed more racy and provocative then the films they advertised. Anxious to increase box-office profits during The Depression and the years of economic standstill, production companies used the simple and effective philosop read more

The wonderful Alyssa at Oh So Very Classic gave me my second ever blogging award: The Versatile Blogger Award. Firstly, I encourage everyone to have a look at Alyssa’s blog, it is only a month old but she had made a great start and has written some interesting initial articles.   Lik read more

The wonderful Alyssa at Oh So Very Classic gave me my second ever blogging award: The Versatile Blogger Award. Firstly, I encourage everyone to have a look at Alyssa’s blog, it is only a month old but she had made a great start and has written some interesting initial articles.   Lik read more

Since I decided to limit my blog to only Precode material, I haven’t had the time to research outside that era into my full passion of classic film in general.  Like most girls, I am/ was sort of obsessed with Marilyn Monroe and when I found a collection of pictures done by photographer R read more

Since I decided to limit my blog to only Precode material, I haven’t had the time to research outside that era into my full passion of classic film in general.  Like most girls, I am/ was sort of obsessed with Marilyn Monroe and when I found a collection of pictures done by photographer R read more

Before I talk about the blogging award, I want to acknowledge the anniversary of the death of the Queen of Precode herself, Mae West, who passed away 22nd November 1980. Through her two main films – ‘She Done Him Wrong’ and ‘I’m No Angel’ she created a great legac read more

Before I talk about the blogging award, I want to acknowledge the anniversary of the death of the Queen of Precode herself, Mae West, who passed away 22nd November 1980. Through her two main films – ‘She Done Him Wrong’ and ‘I’m No Angel’ she created a great legac read more

Barbara, with a lot of tears, wise-cracks and ‘hope’ is the perfect actress for a self-sacrificing bad girl-turned-good girl in her third talky ‘Ladies of Leisure’ (1930).   Plot: Artist Jerry Strong (Ralph Graves) is at a wild party hosted by his carefree, society read more

Here's a musical number I just discovered from a little known Precode musical 'Meet the Baron' (1933). I haven't yet watched the entire film mainly because it features the Three Stooges and I am not much of a slapstick humour fan. But, this scene is surprising racy, with an entertaining and catchy s read more

Here's a musical number I just discovered from a little known Precode musical 'Meet the Baron' (1933). I haven't yet watched the entire film mainly because it features the Three Stooges and I am not much of a slapstick humour fan. But, this scene is surprising racy, with an entertaining and catchy s read more

Barbara, with a lot of tears, wise-cracks and ‘hope’ is the perfect actress for a self-sacrificing bad girl-turned-good girl in her third talky ‘Ladies of Leisure’ (1930).   Plot: Artist Jerry Strong (Ralph Graves) is at a wild party hosted by his carefree, society read more

Sometimes modern movies like to take a little from the Precode gems. Here’s Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw in ‘Sex and the City 2’ performing the ‘hitch-hiker’ move made famous by Claudette Colbert in ‘It Happened One Night’ (1934). Who do you prefe read more

Sometimes modern movies like to take a little from the Precode gems. Here’s Sarah Jessica Parker as Carrie Bradshaw in ‘Sex and the City 2’ performing the ‘hitch-hiker’ move made famous by Claudette Colbert in ‘It Happened One Night’ (1934). Who do you prefe read more

I was looking through a couple of vintage websites and to my surprise found a recipe created by the ‘King of Precode’ himself, Warren William. I’m not much of a pork chop fan but Warren assures that this dish of ‘Stuffed Pork Chops’ and ‘Baked Onions and Rice read more

I was looking through a couple of vintage websites and to my surprise found a recipe created by the ‘King of Precode’ himself, Warren William. I’m not much of a pork chop fan but Warren assures that this dish of ‘Stuffed Pork Chops’ and ‘Baked Onions and Rice read more

Below is the last part of the trilogy on the great Mack Sennett comedienne, Marjorie Beebe. It took me a while to watch the comedy staple, ‘Cowcatcher’s Daughter’ but it was totally worth the wait. The short was filled with hilarious Precode antics, lots of misbehaving and riddled read more

Below is the last part of the trilogy on the great Mack Sennett comedienne, Marjorie Beebe. It took me a while to watch the comedy staple, ‘Cowcatcher’s Daughter’ but it was totally worth the wait. The short was filled with hilarious Precode antics, lots of misbehaving and riddled read more

It turns out Precode and silent cutie Janet Gaynor couldn't just act, paint and entertain but she was also a keen baker. Below is a recipe from the Academy Award winning actress for her 'Ice Box Cookies'. This recipe is taken from the wonderful blog, 'Silver Screen Suppers' which has several read more