Introduction; 1. The Catholic coup against Hollywood; 2. Cowboys and courtesans challenge censors; 3. A foreign challenge; 4. The Legion fights back; 5. Declining influence; 6. A new approach; 7. The end of the Legion; 8. Conclusion; Bibliography; Filmography.
Examines how the Church controlled Hollywood in the golden era of studio production.
"Black is particularly helpful in shedding light on the complex
issue of filmscript revision....With clarity and insight, Black has
traced the influence of Catholic forms of film censorship as
reflecting the maturing process within the church since the days of
the Second Vatican Council." Charles Fister, America
"In this worthy sequel to his Hollywood Censored (1994)...Black
chronicles how the Legion of Decency imposed its taste and its fear
of serious issues on films worldwide." Choice
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