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Pre-Code Corner: Scarface – An Anti-Gangster Picture?

Posted on November 3, 2018 by Kim Luperi

Pre-Code Corner: Scarface – An Anti-Gangster Picture? When I set out to research Scarface (1932) in the Academy’s Production Code Administration (PCA) files, I was met with an overwhelming amount of material; so much so that it took me five … Continue reading →

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Pre-Code Corner: It’s Tough to Be Famous, but It’s Easy to Be Naughty

Posted on August 5, 2017 by Kim Luperi

It’s Tough to Be Famous, but It’s Easy to Be Naughty Without a doubt, part of the lure of pre-Code pictures are those racy bits of dialogue that surprisingly retain the ability to shock or even make audiences blush over … Continue reading →

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