Catholic Crusade Against the Movies, 1940-1975

Klappentext Examines how the Church controlled Hollywood in the golden era of studio production. Zusammenfassung For more than three decades the Catholic church powerfully influenced Hollywood by means of its ratings system. The Catholic Crusade against the Movies examines how the Church acquired such control! and how the changes in the movie industry and American society eventually lead to its demise. Inhaltsverzeichnis 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.

Product details

• Authors: Gregory D. Black, Gregory D. (University of Missouri Black
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 13.01.1998
• EAN: 9780521629058
• ISBN: 978-0-521-62905-8
• No. of pages: 328
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Christianity; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Religion: general, reference works