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Nudity in Precode
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Jun 2, 2012
Although, the code blatantly stated no nudity in any form there is a number of delicious examples where you can see more than you should be.
The code said:
VI. Costume
1. Complete nudity is never permitted. This includes nudity in fact or in
silhouette, or any lecherous or licentious notice the read more
Claudette Colbert: Jazz Up Your Lingerie
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Jun 2, 2012
A cute clip from one of Claudette's early films, 'Smiling Lieutenant'. Directed by the comedy genius Ernest Lubitsch, Claudette co-stars as the musician the girlfriend of Maurice Chevalier's character of an unfortunate soldier who is later tricked into marrying the Princess of Flausenthurm read more
Ginger Rogers Musical Genius
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on May 30, 2012
You've gotta love Precode Ginger Rogers. Although, she is generally only a supporting character, she definitely made an impact. This is a song called 'Music Makes Me' from the film 'Flying Down to Rio' with Dolores Del Rio, Gene Raymond and Fred Astaire. I love her little wriggle!! read more
Clara Bow Quote 1#
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on May 30, 2012
Clara Bow in Precode Hollywood:
"We had individuality. We did as we pleased. We stayed up late. We dressed the way we wanted. I used to whiz down Sunset Boulevard in my open Kissel, with several red Chow dogs to match my hair. Today, they`re sensible and end up with better health. But we had more f read more
Clara Bow Quote 2#
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on May 30, 2012
Clara Bow on leaving Hollywood:
"My life in Hollywood contained plenty of uproar. I'm sorry for a lot of it but
not awfully sorry. I never did anything to hurt anyone else. I made a place for
myself on the screen and you can't do that by being Mrs. "Louisa May Alcott"
Alcott's idea of a "Litt read more
Clara Bow Quote 1#
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on May 30, 2012
Clara Bow in Precode Hollywood:
"We had individuality. We did as we pleased. We stayed up late. We dressed the way we wanted. I used to whiz down Sunset Boulevard in my open Kissel, with several red Chow dogs to match my hair. Today, they`re sensible and end up with better health. But we had more f read more
Ginger Rogers Musical Genius
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on May 30, 2012
You've gotta love Precode Ginger Rogers. Although, she is generally only a supporting character, she definitely made an impact. This is a song called 'Music Makes Me' from the film 'Flying Down to Rio' with Dolores Del Rio, Gene Raymond and Fred Astaire. I love her little wriggle!! read more
Clara Bow Quote 2#
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on May 30, 2012
Clara Bow on leaving Hollywood:
"My life in Hollywood contained plenty of uproar. I'm sorry for a lot of it but
not awfully sorry. I never did anything to hurt anyone else. I made a place for
myself on the screen and you can't do that by being Mrs. "Louisa May Alcott"
Alcott's idea of a "Litt read more
Mae West Quote 1#
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on May 1, 2012
"I'm no model lady. A model's just an imitation of the real thing" read more
Swearing in Precode
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on May 1, 2012
Above is the ending clip from the hilarious 'Design for Living' (1932) with Miriam
Hopkins, Gary Cooper and Fredric March. This is a great example of sweari read more
Tallulah Bankhead Quote 1#
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on May 1, 2012
Tallulah Bankhead was a famous Precode actress whose films showed
&nb read more
Actress of the Month: Jean Harlow
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on May 1, 2012
For the month of May, the beautiful, sexy and bold, Jean Harlow. Need I say more.
The “Blonde Bombshell”, Jean Harlow’s persona eludes sex, sex and more sex. Born in Kansas City, Missouri in 1911, Jeans film career began by accident when she was dropping her friend, aspiring ac read more
Mae West Quote 1#
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on May 1, 2012
"I'm no model lady. A model's just an imitation of the real thing" read more
Tallulah Bankhead Quote 1#
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on May 1, 2012
Tallulah Bankhead was a famous Precode actress whose films showed
&nb read more
Swearing in Precode
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on May 1, 2012
Above is the ending clip from the hilarious 'Design for Living' (1932) with Miriam
Hopkins, Gary Cooper and Fredric March. This is a great example of sweari read more
Actress of the Month: Jean Harlow
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on May 1, 2012
For the month of May, the beautiful, sexy and bold, Jean Harlow. Need I say more.
The “Blonde Bombshell”, Jean Harlow’s persona eludes sex, sex and more sex. Born in Kansas City, Missouri in 1911, Jeans film career began by accident when she was dropping her friend, aspiring ac read more
James Cagney and the Grapefruit
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Apr 19, 2012
Here's a short clip of the famous 'grapefruit scene' in James Cagney's film Public Enemy. This film was paramount in showing the violence, desperation and treatment towards women occurring in Depression America. Glorifying Gansters!
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James Cagney and the Grapefruit
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Apr 19, 2012
Here's a short clip of the famous 'grapefruit scene' in James Cagney's film Public Enemy. This film was paramount in showing the violence, desperation and treatment towards women occurring in Depression America. Glorifying Gansters!
read more
Actress of the Month: Ruth Chatterton
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Apr 18, 2012
This is the begining of my 'Actress of the Month' segment discussing the most famous women of the Precode era. The first, for whats left of the month of April, is Ruth Chatterton who I consider to be the Queen of the Precodes. Below is a short bio of her life and, sadly, her too short acting career. read more
Actress of the Month: Ruth Chatterton
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Apr 18, 2012
This is the begining of my 'Actress of the Month' segment discussing the most famous women of the Precode era. The first, for whats left of the month of April, is Ruth Chatterton who I consider to be the Queen of the Precodes. Below is a short bio of her life and, sadly, her too short acting career. read more