Publisher's Synopsis
The book ""Federal Motion Picture Commission: Hearings Before The Committee On Education, House Of Representatives On H.R. 456 (1916)"" is a collection of transcripts from hearings that took place in 1916. The hearings were held by the Committee on Education in the House of Representatives and focused on H.R. 456, a bill that proposed the creation of a federal motion picture commission. The purpose of the commission would be to regulate the film industry and ensure that movies were appropriate for all audiences. The transcripts include testimony from various individuals involved in the film industry, as well as representatives from censorship organizations and government officials. The book provides a historical perspective on the early days of the film industry and the debates surrounding the need for government regulation. It also sheds light on the attitudes and values of the time period, particularly regarding issues such as morality and censorship. Overall, ""Federal Motion Picture Commission: Hearings Before The Committee On Education, House Of Representatives On H.R. 456 (1916)"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of the film industry and the social and political context in which it developed.A Bill To Create A New Division Of The Bureau Of Education, To Be Knows As The Federal Motion Picture Commission, And Defining Its Powers And Duties.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
