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Overview of the Records

Repository:

New York State Archives
New York State Education Department
Cultural Education Center
Albany, NY 12230

Summary:
This series documents through those films rejected or approved with elimination, the Motion Picture Division's concern with sex, violence, and adult situations such as infidelity or abortion. Information includes film's serial number, title, applicant and manufacturer's name, changes/eliminations required for final approval, reel number of altered scene or dialogue, and the reason for the determination. For rejected films a plot summary, critique of acting, dialogue, plot, and reason(s) the film was not licensed are included.
Creator:
Title:
Record of films rejected or films approved with eliminations
Quantity:

5 cubic feet

Quantity:

10 35mm microfilm roll(s)

Inclusive Dates:
1921-1958
Series Number:
A1422