We have reached a censorship barrier in Infidelity, to our…
![“We have reached a censorship barrier in Infidelity, to our infinite disappointment. It won’t be Joan’s [Joan Crawford's] next picture and we are setting it aside awhile till we can think of a way of halfwitting halfwit Hayes and his legion of decency. Pictures needed cleaning up in 1932-33...but…” quote by F. Scott Fitzgerald](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/c15/f-scott-fitzgerald-72_anticensorship_we-have-reached-a-censorship-barrier-in_1156977.jpg)
““We have reached a censorship barrier in Infidelity, to our infinite disappointment. It won’t be Joan’s [Joan Crawford's] next picture and we are setting it aside awhile till we can think of a way of halfwitting halfwit Hayes and his legion of decency. Pictures needed cleaning up in 1932-33...but because they were suggestive and salacious. Of course the moralists now want to apply that to all strong themes—so the crop of the last two years is feeble and false, unless it deals with children.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Hollywood Studio Talk, 1933
Censorship limits artistic expression, especially regarding controversial or adult themes.
In simple terms: Censorship stifles bold storytelling.
Key Takeaway
Push for creative freedom despite market pressures.
Themes
censorship
artistic freedom
media standards
morality
Mood
critical
contemplative
Type
analytical
historical
When to use this quote
- film production
- scriptwriting
- publishing
- media regulation
Key Concepts
cultural studies
film history
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What stories deserve protection from censorship?
- How can creators navigate moral expectations?
A Different Perspective
Balancing public sensibilities with artistic integrity is challenging.