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Gay and Lesbian in Precode: Clip 1#
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Jun 8, 2012
A short clip from the documentary, 'Celluiod Closet' discussing the depictions of gay and lesbian characters in Precode and silent films. read more
Gay and Lesbian in Precode: Clip 1#
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Jun 8, 2012
A short clip from the documentary, 'Celluiod Closet' discussing the depictions of gay and lesbian characters in Precode and silent films. read more
Nudity in Precode: Clip 2#
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Jun 7, 2012
Probably the most provocative musical clip of the entire Precode era, "Pettin in the Park" begins as a perfectly innocent Ruby Keeler, Dick Powell number and ends shockingly. You will have to watch a few minutes of Busby Berkley's odd but brilliant use of women as patterns; howev read more
Claudette Colbert Quote 1#
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Jun 7, 2012
A short quote that completely represents Claudette Colbert both on screen and in reality:
"If I couldn`t laugh, I`d rather die." read more
Claudette Colbert Movie Posters
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Jun 7, 2012
Although Claudette made several films during the Precode era - most of them racy - it is somewhat difficult to find movie posters from that era that are 'censorable'. However, here are a few that are interesting and beautiful.
The Sign of the Cross (1932)
She had one cr read more
Gay and Lesbian in Precode
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Jun 7, 2012
As the 1930's rolled on, film makers became more progressive when it came to subject matter, dialogue and characters. As, the use of nudity and profanities became almost common place, directors and producers had no issue including depictions of gay and lesbian characters in movies. However, the read more
Behind the Scenes: Sign of the Cross (1932)
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Jun 7, 2012
Cecil B. Demille's Sign of the Cross (1932) is known for its brash depictions of depravity, nudity, lesbianism, orgies, sadism and death. However, there is some evidence that the themes of the film crept into the minds of the actors and into their behaviour on the set.
Claudette Colbert, in an in read more
Claudette Colbert Quote 1#
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Jun 7, 2012
A short quote that completely represents Claudette Colbert both on screen and in reality:
"If I couldn`t laugh, I`d rather die." read more
Nudity in Precode: Clip 2#
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Jun 7, 2012
Probably the most provocative musical clip of the entire Precode era, "Pettin in the Park" begins as a perfectly innocent Ruby Keeler, Dick Powell number and ends shockingly. You will have to watch a few minutes of Busby Berkley's odd but brilliant use of women as patterns; howev read more
Claudette Colbert Movie Posters
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Jun 7, 2012
Although Claudette made several films during the Precode era - most of them racy - it is somewhat difficult to find movie posters from that era that are 'censorable'. However, here are a few that are interesting and beautiful.
The Sign of the Cross (1932)
She had one cr read more
Gay and Lesbian in Precode
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Jun 7, 2012
As the 1930's rolled on, film makers became more progressive when it came to subject matter, dialogue and characters. As, the use of nudity and profanities became almost common place, directors and producers had no issue including depictions of gay and lesbian characters in movies. However, the read more
Behind the Scenes: Sign of the Cross (1932)
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Jun 7, 2012
Cecil B. Demille's Sign of the Cross (1932) is known for its brash depictions of depravity, nudity, lesbianism, orgies, sadism and death. However, there is some evidence that the themes of the film crept into the minds of the actors and into their behaviour on the set.
Claudette Colbert, in an in read more
Mae West Clip 1#
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Jun 3, 2012
Although, Mae was know for her acting and her wise-cracks she was also an amazing singer. This is the song, "Where Has My Easy Rider Gone" from the 1933 film He Done Her Wrong. It is unclear what 'easy rider' actually means but UrbanDictionary.com, claims its:
&nbs read more
Mae West Clip 1#
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Jun 3, 2012
Although, Mae was know for her acting and her wise-cracks she was also an amazing singer. This is the song, "Where Has My Easy Rider Gone" from the 1933 film He Done Her Wrong. It is unclear what 'easy rider' actually means but UrbanDictionary.com, claims its:
&nbs read more
Actress of the Month: Claudette Colbert
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Jun 2, 2012
Witty and Beautiful
Before she was famous for her quick-wit and dry humour in
the 1940s screwball comedies, Claudette Colbert was the queen of determined sex
goddesses in the Precode era. She was often cast in starring roles as period
vamps, such as, in Sign of the Cross (1932) and Cleopatra (1 read more
Nudity in Precode
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Jun 2, 2012
Although, the code blatantly stated no nudity in any form there is a number of delicious examples where you can see more than you should be.
The code said:
VI. Costume
1. Complete nudity is never permitted. This includes nudity in fact or in
silhouette, or any lecherous or licentious notice the read more
Nudity in Precode: Clip 1#
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Jun 2, 2012
This is Dolores del Rio and Joel McCrea in Bird of Paradise (1932) and that sexy water
scene and kiss....
read more
Claudette Colbert: Jazz Up Your Lingerie
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Jun 2, 2012
A cute clip from one of Claudette's early films, 'Smiling Lieutenant'. Directed by the comedy genius Ernest Lubitsch, Claudette co-stars as the musician the girlfriend of Maurice Chevalier's character of an unfortunate soldier who is later tricked into marrying the Princess of Flausenthurm read more
Actress of the Month: Claudette Colbert
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Jun 2, 2012
Witty and Beautiful
Before she was famous for her quick-wit and dry humour in
the 1940s screwball comedies, Claudette Colbert was the queen of determined sex
goddesses in the Precode era. She was often cast in starring roles as period
vamps, such as, in Sign of the Cross (1932) and Cleopatra (1 read more
Nudity in Precode
Lets Misbehave: A Tribute to Precode Hollywood Posted by Emma on Jun 2, 2012
Although, the code blatantly stated no nudity in any form there is a number of delicious examples where you can see more than you should be.
The code said:
VI. Costume
1. Complete nudity is never permitted. This includes nudity in fact or in
silhouette, or any lecherous or licentious notice the read more