Object number:
2010.86.4
Object name:
pamphlet
Title:
Motion Pictures: Encyclical Letter of His Holiness, Pope Pius XI
Maker:
Pope Pius XI
Date made:
1936
Material/Technique:
Ink on paper
Dimensions:
H: 7.5 in, W: 5.25 in
Credit line:
Gift of Anonymous Donor
Copyright status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Physical description:
pamphlet
Content description:
An 18 page pamphlet addressing the problem of "indecency" in motion pictures, and the role of Catholics in fighting immoral films. Section headings include, "Legion of Decency is Warmly Praised," "Urges Continuance of Film Crusade," "Unceasing Vigilance Counseled by Pope," "Peculiar Power of Motion Picture," "Bad Films Occasion Sin and Create Prejudices," "Must Proclaim Danger to Nation's Moral Fibre," etc.
Concepts:
Catholic Church; motion picture industry; The Legion of Decency; censorship
Persons:
Pope Pius XI
Currently on display in the Gallery of California History
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