The Catholic Crusade Against the Movies, 1940-1975

by Gregory D. Black

For more than three decades the Catholic Church through its Legion of Decency controlled the content of Hollywood films. Studios submitted their films to the Legion for a rating, which varied from general approval to condemnation. Documenting the inner workings of the Legion, The Catholic Crusade Against the Movies examines how the Church acquired such control and how the changes in the movie industry and American society at large in the post-World War II era eventually conspired against that institution's power and led to its demise.

328 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1998

About the author

Gregory D. Black is Professor Emeritus at the University of Missouri-Kansas City.

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[Katy Brandes · Rating 3 out of 5]

Written by one of my favorite professors. As good as a textbook can be...