Pre-Code Hollywood: Sex, Sin, and Censorship in the 1930s (Re-Air)

Tickets: $12 (includes access to the full replay for one week)

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*This webinar is part of our NYAC Summer Encore Series — a limited-time showcase of archived programs, re-airing exclusively this August*

Prostitution and drug use. Glorified gangsters. Savage monsters and unpunished villains. In the early days of sound film, many Hollywood moviemakers defiantly ignored the strict guidelines created in 1930 that were supposed to keep movies morally “clean.” The result would be many of the most outrageous, controversial, and wildly entertaining movies ever made. This is the story of the most notorious films of 1930s Hollywood, and the explosive reactions they sparked from audiences and protest groups across America.

Join New York Adventure Club as we explore films that defied Hollywood's 1930 "Production Code" guidelines, movie industry rules designed to keep "sin" off the big screen.

Hosted by documentarian and author Steven C. Smith, our virtual experience exploring early Hollywood's scandalous, censor-defying flicks will include:

• A breakdown of what the 1930 “Production Code” was, and how some movies ignored these censorship rules
• A behind-the-scenes look at some of the most rebellious films of the era, including violent gangster tales like Scarface, sexually daring dramas like Baby Face, and classic monster movies like Frankenstein
• A celebration of the greatest stars of the so-called "Pre-Code" (censor-defying) era, and why they thrived during this time
• Stories of recently re-discovered "Pre-Code" classics, and where you can find them

See you there, virtually!

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About Steven
Steven C. Smith is a four-time Emmy-nominated producer, and the author of Music by Max Steiner: The Epic Life of Hollywood’s Most Influential Composer. The biography was named one of the best books of the year by BBC Music Magazine and Variety.
Smith is also the author of A Heart at Fire's Center: The Life and Music of Bernard Herrmann, which received the ASCAP-Deems Taylor Award. Steven's over-200 documentaries include collaborations with Steven Spielberg, George Lucas, Martin Scorsese, Julie Andrews, and Stephen Sondheim.

Testimonials
"The author had the perfect tone and pace plus the necessary gravitas." -Josh
"Steven Smith does such a great job sharing rare and interesting information about Hollywood. He has a wonderful speaking voice and pace and also is extremely knowledgeable! I sign up for all of his events!" -Ann
"Steve Smith is so organized and explains things in a clear and entertaining way. Fun to watch and its very infromative. Like Q&A's." -Ron
"The history of the different codes, who enforced them, and their effect on the film industry." -Margo
"Presenter was focused on the subject matter and had excellent visuals." -Diane
"The content was presented in a perfectly entertaining way." -Kathryn
"I had no idea how liberal pre-code movies were. This was so informative. Steven’s webinars are amazingly interesting and fun!!! I love learning things about movies I am familiar with but didn’t notice, and finding out about new ones." -Karen
"Fascinating topic and enthralling presenter. Couldn't be better." -Charles
"The EXCEPTIONALLY knowledgeable lecturer, and his superb film clips !" -Harold
"Interesting subject matter, well presented. Good clips and visual images." -Wayne
"Well strutted and organized!" -Rob
"The author had the perfect tone and pace plus the necessary gravitas." -Josh
"Steven Smith does such a great job sharing rare and interesting information about Hollywood. He has a wonderful speaking voice and pace and also is extremely knowledgeable! I sign up for all of his events!" -Ann
"Steve Smith is so organized and explains things in a clear and entertaining way. Fun to watch and its very informative. Like Q&A's." -Ron
"The history of the different codes, who enforced them, and their effect on the film industry." -Margo
"Presenter was focused on the subject matter and had excellent visuals." -Diane
"The speaker and subject matter." -Gerald
"Great photos, movie clips and info." -Kathy
"The content was presented in a perfectly entertaining way." -Kathryn
"I had no idea how liberal pre-code movies were. This was so informative. Steven's webinars are amazingly interesting and fun!!! I love learning things about movies I am familiar with but didn't notice, and finding out about new ones." -Karen
"A very nice overview with film clips and outstanding commentary." -Barbara
"Fascinating topic and enthralling presenter. Couldn't be better." -Charles
"Great speaker and topic, speaker eloquent, funny and well-informed." -Steven
"The subject matter was interesting, the guest gave a great presentation." -Adair
"The speaker and the films." -Bettina
"Quickly covered the subject in as much depth possible given the time allotted." -Kenneth
"Interesting. Well organized. Excellent presentor." -Joseph
"Informative, interesting and fun." -Mitch
"interesting subject matter, well presented. Good clips and visual images." -Wayne
"The expertise and professional presentation!" -Max
"Well presented in a concise and easy to follow manner. Good for someone new to film history and a great refresher for those more familiar with the subject." -Darlene
"The presenter was extremely knowledgeable and the many movie clips." -Matthew
"Steven Smith packed in a great deal of information into the time. Went beyond the expected. Film clips worked really well." -Jocelyn
"Terrific in every way: presentation, information. I love all his lectures. Please have more." -Willa
"The video clips were great and truly added to the story." -Nelson
"Clips of films intermingled with slides and expert commentary - perfect format!" -Janice
"Steven is a wonderful, extremely knowledgeable speaker. His choice of film clips was excellent. And he has a great speaking voice. I always enjoy his talks." -Nina
"I learned about the background of several Pre code movies I have seen." -Mary
"The length of time the speaker took to answer EVERY question asked before closing the session. It was informative. It had live examples of films with clips. Speaker was intelligent and informative." -Ilene
"Well-presented, great film clips." -Linda
"Very interesting subject, and a great presenter." -Jeffrey
"It was interesting, entertaining and I learned so much! Steven's research, knowledge and preparation for these webinars are evident and make for a wonderful experience." -Teryne
"Steve C. Smith's knowledge and presentation." -Shlomo
"Historical examples of film with explanations by presenter." -Gustavo
"Steven is a great host and knows his stuff." -Dave
"Steven is always knowledgeable and entertaining." -Dorothy
"Everything! Especially the always amazing Steven C. Smith, master storyteller and researcher. Pure delight!" -Amanda
"Wonderful presentation that was both informative and enjoyable. Good teacher." -Karen
"Fast paced, informative, and filled with morally questionable portrayals of vice and degeneracy." -James
"Steven Smith is an excellent lecturer! I had a passing familiarity with this topic, but he certainly expanded my knowledge and provided context." -Patsy
"Steve knew his stuff, of course, but it was so efficient, so economical and yet so rich. TOTALLY professional." -Laurence
"The presenter - very well put together material" -SJ
"The professionalism of the presenter" -Rick
"Steven Smith is a gem. great enthusiasm, polish, entertaining and informative" -Fred

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