Book Review: ‘Hollywood’s Censor: Joseph I. Breen & The Production Code Administration’

Book Review: ‘Hollywood’s Censor: Joseph I. Breen & The Production Code Administration’
Joseph I. Breen, circa 1950. Courtesy of John Benton
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Commentary

If you’ve read my articles for The Epoch Times, you probably have seen me make reference to the Motion Picture Production Code, the Production Code Administration (PCA), and Joseph I. Breen. Very rarely do I fail to mention that the Production Code, commonly called the Hays Code, was the set of moral guidelines which governed Hollywood during its Golden Era, held accountable by the PCA as long as Joseph Breen was in charge (1934-1954). As those familiar with my writing will confirm, the Code’s enforcement is my favorite topic and my angle for reviewing most old movies.

Tiffany Brannan
Tiffany Brannan
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Tiffany Brannan is a 23-year-old opera singer, Hollywood historian, vintage fashion enthusiast, and journalist. Her classic film journey started in 2016 when she and her sister started the Pure Entertainment Preservation Society to reform the arts by reinstating the Motion Picture Production Code. Tiffany launched Cinballera Entertainment in June 2023 to produce original performances which combine opera, ballet, and old films in historic SoCal venues. Having written for The Epoch Times since 2019, she became the host of a YouTube channel, The Epoch Insights, in June 2024.
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