The 1930s were full of Hollywood’s most daring and boundary-pushing films. In this episode, Mercedes unpacks the Pre-Code era—what it was, why these bold films shook up the industry, and how they led to stricter censorship rules.

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Pre-Code: Hollywood before the censors

How Hollywood Freed Itself From the Hays Code's Restrictive Grasp

A Brief History of Film Censorship