2668
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1935-02-22
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Letter
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United Artists has not replied to Hays' letter concerning the elimination from further distribution of films considered ...
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2669
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1935-02-22
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Letter
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Paramount has not replied to Hays' letter concerning the elimination from further distribution of films considered inapp...
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2670
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1935-02-22
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Letter
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Warner Bros. has not replied to Hays' letter concerning the elimination from further distribution of films considered in...
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2671
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1935-02-22
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Letter
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RKO has not replied to Hays' letter concerning the elimination from further distribution of films considered inappropria...
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2672
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1935-02-22
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Letter
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MGM has not replied to Hays' letter concerning the elimination from further distribution of films considered inappropria...
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2673
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1935-02-22
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Telegram
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RKO's Finishing School should be withdrawn immediately and not re-released.
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2675
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1935-02-22
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Letter
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RKO's Finishing School should be withdrawn immediately and not re-released. The film was originally left off the list of...
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2674
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1935-02-22
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Telegram
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RKO's Finishing School was inadvertently left off the list of films currently in circulation that are no longer acceptab...
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2465
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1935-02-21
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Memo
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Nine press books from First Division Pictures, Inc. have been reviewed and if they had been submitted under the Advertis...
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2665
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1935-02-20
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Letter
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A list of various films currently in circulation that are not considered appropriate under the Production Code. These fi...
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2676
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1935-02-20
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Memo
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The list of films currently in circulation that are not acceptable under the Code. There are three classifications -- im...
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2677
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1935-02-20
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Telegram
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The list of films currently in circulation that are not acceptable under the Code. There are three classifications -- im...
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2678
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1935-02-20
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Memo
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Justifies the reasons for the inclusion of the Warner Bros. films in the list of objectionable films (11-0539) currently...
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2466
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1935-02-19
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Memo
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Hays is asking First Division Pictures to submit its advertising material for approval under the code.
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2679
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1935-02-16
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Letter
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Hays thanks Clark for withdrawing Fox's George White's Scandals and Hoopla from circulation. These two films have been i...
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2680
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1935-02-15
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Letter
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Fox has withdrawn George White's Scandals and Hoopla from circulation. These two films have been included on the list de...
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1134
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1935-02-10
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Correspondence
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Correspondence re movies recommended for withdrawal from circulation, especially in the light of the Catholic banned lis...
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2681
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1935-02-08
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Correspondence
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Certain films currently in circulation need to be withdrawn because they are not acceptable under the new provisions of ...
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2559
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1935-02-04
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Memo
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Asking Milliken to compile a memo listing the work of the MPPDA in relation to the development of pedagogic films, for a...
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1117
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1935-02-03
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Memo
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Summary of MPPDA initiatives in education, for Hays' information prior to a meeting with Walter A. Jessup of the Carnegi...
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2509
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1935-02-01
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Memo
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Memo on double features and the problems associated with them. Palfreyman notes instances when two vastly different film...
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2510
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1935-02-01
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Memo
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Memo compiling opinions on double features taken from recent studies and reports -- opinions are against double billing.
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2511
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1935-01-31
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Memo
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Another example of problem with double features: family film suitable for children exhibited with film appropriate only ...
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2512
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1935-01-31
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Memo
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King of Kings and Two Kinds of Women were shown together in a double feature.
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2557
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1935-01-21
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Letter
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Thanking Hays for information regarding clauses ensuring compliance with the Production Code and the financial charges i...
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2685
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1935-01-18
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Memo
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Informing Breen that the companies have been informed that reissues must receive PCA approval.
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2689
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1935-01-16
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Telegram
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Unanimous decision reached on reissues -- they need to be submitted and approved by the PCA.
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2637
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1935-01-09
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Letter
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Agreeing with the decision to have East Coast and foreign production submitted to the PCA.
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2690
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1935-01-07
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Memo
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Apparently most companies are not interested in reissues as they perform badly. Milliken feels they should still be subj...
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2638
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1935-01-07
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Letter
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Both Warner brothers agree with Hays on the decision to have all East Coast and foreign films submitted to the PCA for a...
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2691
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1935-01-05
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Letter
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Hays suggests reissues should be submitted for PCA approval prior to re-release.
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1131
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1935-01-03
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Letter
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All films produced abroad and on the East Coast will henceforth go through the West Coast PCA machinery. Hart will only...
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1086
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1934-12-28
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Memo
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Hays should send letter to MPPDA members in New York advising them of the change of Production Code procedure in regard ...
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2370
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1934-12-28
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Memo
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Gigolette (RKO) is finally acceptable under Production Code provisions. To be released 29 December 1934. The Battle (Uni...
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2375
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1934-12-21
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Letter
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Regarding the proposal for the PCA approval seal to appear in the main title of short subjects to avoid the need for ext...
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2635
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1934-12-21
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Letter
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Reminding Hays to raise the issue of shortening the PCA seal of approval on short subjects with Breen.
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2683
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1934-12-18
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Memo
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In relation to the compilation of a list of objectionable films still being exhibited that were released prior to 15 Jul...
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2325
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1934-12-17
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Letter
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Updating Hays on the medical film concerned with animal experimentation. Hays is the honorary president of the Board of ...
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1027
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1934-12-17
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Memo
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Columbia and Paramount would discontinue National Board of Review (NBR) and do not want wording changed. Kelly at MGM w...
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2364
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1934-12-13
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Letter
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Outlines the Florida state statute in relation to films and need for the seal of approval from the National Board of Rev...
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2361
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1934-12-11
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Letter
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Cohn is opposed to changing the NBR approval legend to "Classified and Passed by the National Board of Review" from the ...
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1096
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1934-12-10
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Letter
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Buckley thinks the continued employment of the National Board of Review (NBR) is a waste of money: "The NBR, as you know...
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1082
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1934-11-26
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Letter
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Calls to reduce the length of the PCA seal. Currently appears on screen for a relatively lengthy period of time. As patr...
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2379
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1934-11-23
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Memo
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Breen reports an consensus that the PCA seal of approval for short subjects should be changed due to its length, and the...
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2490
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1934-11-23
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Letter
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Two examples of eliminations the Kansas Censor Board insisted upon in two MGM films: The Painted Veil and The Gay Bride....
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2489
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1934-11-22
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Memo
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Regarding the Kansas Censor Board and the representation of liquor. The state board has no tolerance for any sequence in...
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1019
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1934-11-21
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Memo
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"After you left the meeting [of Advertising Committee] today, it was unanimously requested that you recommend to the pre...
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1081
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1934-11-20
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Memo
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Palfreyman had attended Loew's 83rd St. Theatre to investigate hissing of PCA Seal. The Production Code Administration s...
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1100
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1934-11-20
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Letter
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Schaefer suggests that the PCA seal of approval be placed with the main title, thereby reducing the cost of the process....
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2306
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1934-11-17
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Letter
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Hays feels the Production Code Administration seal of approval could be modified but is insistent that the emphasis of t...
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2381
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1934-11-16
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Letter
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Despite initial misgivings, Hays feels the PCA seal of approval should be shortened, particularly with short subjects.
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2382
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1934-11-13
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Correspondence
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Paramount is pushing for a change to the Production Code Administration seal of approval, particularly with short subjec...
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2339
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1934-10-24
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Letter
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Calling for a meeting of the Board of Directors on 30 October 1934 to further discuss an issue raised at the meeting hel...
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1105
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1934-10-15
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Letter
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Hays reassures Breen that Chadwick is not intended to actually join Breen's staff.
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1099
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1934-10-10
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Memo
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'Again attention is called to the dangerous situation developing due to the fact that a certain portion of the product w...
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2347
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1934-10-09
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Memo
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Stating the position of Monogram Pictures, the extent of its work, etc. for the purpose of membership to the MPPDA.
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2349
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1934-10-08
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Memo
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Regarding Monogram Pictures' proposed membership to MPPDA. Not eligible to be classed as a distributor or exchange. Cons...
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1073
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1934-10-08
|
Letter
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According to Breen, Chadwick wants the PCA position for selfish reasons so all independent producers work through him -...
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1080
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1934-09-27
|
Letter
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PCA seal and certificate occupies a lot of screen time, especially on shorts -- could some alternative method be used?
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1070
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1934-09-27
|
Memo
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Independent producers want to use Chadwick as their PCA contact and pay him $40 per film.
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1069
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1934-09-27
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Memo
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it is OK to eliminate charges to independent producers for using PCA and Production Code machinery, but they had agreed ...
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2350
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1934-09-20
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Memo
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Monogram Pictures interested in becoming member of MPPDA.
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1977
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1934-09-19
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Letter
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Companies should be informed of all plays that the MPPDA does not feel are suitable to adapt. Refers to "Old Folks at Ho...
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2387
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1934-09-12
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Letter
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Kent wants to discuss the issue of audiences responding audibly and negatively to the PCA seal of approval when it appea...
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970
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1934-09-04
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Correspondence
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The major companies reply to 4 September 1934 Hays inquiry about notifying other companies about suspect plays and books...
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969
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1934-09-04
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Letter
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'When a company, before the purchase of a book or play, asks the opinion of this office or the PCA as to whether or not ...
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1979
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1934-09-04
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Letter
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Sending Breen a copy of the letter to member companies (4 September 1934) regarding notification.
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1978
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1934-09-03
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Letter
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Hays intends to ask opinion of member companies concerning the notification of suspect books and plays. Schenck feels ha...
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971
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1934-08-30
|
Letter
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Complaint from Joe Schenck that PCA did not notify him of their objection to English play "The Old Folks at Home" which ...
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1020
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1934-08-24
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Letter
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Re publicity men's' report on boycott and censorship emergency -- does not agree with it as a whole but thinks the ide...
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1076
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1934-08-24
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Memo
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Hess thinks Bright suggestion in 21 August 1934 letter should be followed, Milliken thinks Code wording should not be ch...
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2397
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1934-08-23
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Letter
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Independent Motion Pictures Association agree to submit their films to the Production Code Administration and agree to t...
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2398
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1934-08-21
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Telegram
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Will there be a written agreement between the MPPDA and Independents or will it be a gentleman's agreement?
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2399
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1934-08-21
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Telegram
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Regarding the Independents submitting their films to PCA for approval. Will there be a written agreement between the two...
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1066
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1934-08-17
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Letter
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Details of agreement between Beetson and Chadwick for independent producers to use Production Code facilities and have t...
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2403
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1934-08-15
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Letter and enclosure/s
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An article in the Hollywood Citizen News reports that the independents are keen to have Production Code Approval. Ray Jo...
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2395
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1934-08-13
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Generic letter
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Copy of letter for independent producers to sign and return to Hays as an agreement that the PCA facilities will be avai...
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2404
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1934-08-13
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Letter and enclosure/s
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An article in the Hollywood Citizen News claims the Independents do not want to obtain the PCA seal of approval. Two day...
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1064
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1934-08-07
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Letter
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The matter of independent producers involvement with Production Code will have to wait until NRA Code double-bill issue ...
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2405
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1934-08-03
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Letter
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Updating Hays on the situation with the Independents and the PCA. Chadwick busy fighting the Double Billing issue. Johns...
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2340
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1934-08-01
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Letter
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Meeting of the Board of Directors to be held 2 August 1934 to discuss the report filed by publicity and advertising head...
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1008
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1934-07-30
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Memo
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RKO theatre in Columbus advertising newsreel showing Dillinger corpse. "We repealed censorship of newsreels in Ohio last...
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1007
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1934-07-28
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Correspondence
|
MPPDA should agree not to make a picture based on the life of Dillinger - affirmative replies from Albert Warner, Zukor,...
|
1009
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1934-07-28
|
Memo
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Muto taking action to have Dillinger compilation newsreel film distributed by McHenry of Charlotte, NC, "long associated...
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1006
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1934-07-28
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Telegram
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"'Suppose Universal does get cooperation from Federal Government in making film based on life of Dillinger. What is lik...
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2341
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1934-07-27
|
Letter
|
Meeting of Board of Directors to be held on 2 August 1934.
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1063
|
1934-07-21
|
Memo
|
Trem Carr of independent producers is keen to have the 'reputable' Independents submit to the PCA. Early suggestions as ...
|
1060
|
1934-07-19
|
Letter
|
enclosing signature by Hammons and Albert Warner of 3 July 1934 resolution
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1058
|
1934-07-17
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Memo
|
Repeating his point about a distinction between a Certificate of Approval and one of Compliance with Production Code - l...
|
2413
|
1934-07-12
|
Press release
|
Several major studios have given exhibitors the power not to exhibit any of their films that were released prior to 15 J...
|
2307
|
1934-07-11
|
Bulletin/circular
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Allied States blames the business practices of the producers -- especially block booking -- for the Catholic boycott. H...
|
1055
|
1934-07-11
|
Letter
|
He thinks Nick Schenck's reservation in letter 10 July 1934 is fair.
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2414
|
1934-07-11
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Telegram
|
Clarifying the resolutions passed and the regulations of the Production Code Administration in the lead up to the releas...
|
965
|
1934-07-05
|
Letter
|
Complaints over John B Lewis (assisting Breen on advertising in Hollywood) inconsistency of decisions and over differenc...
|
2417
|
1934-07-03
|
Letter
|
Acknowledging the recent instructions regarding the process of print submission to PCA.
|
1050
|
1934-07-02
|
Letter
|
Details of procedure re implementation of Production Code machinery.
|
2410
|
1934-07-01
|
Press release
|
Announcing amplified authority of the Production Code, effective 15 July 1934. Essentially, Breen will have final say ov...
|
3192
|
1934-07-01
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Press release
|
Announcing amplified authority of the Production Code, effective 15 July 1934. Essentially, Breen will have final say ov...
|
1052
|
1934-06-30
|
Memo
|
Hays memo on Minutes of Board of Directors, suggesting alterations to MPPDA Board of Directors minutes dealing with Reso...
|
1049
|
1934-06-30
|
Letter
|
Details of procedure for implementation of revised Production Code machinery for approval of final prints -- telling th...
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