Like any new form of media, motion pictures were quickly subject to all kinds of wild accusations. They were blamed for juvenile crime, corrupted morals, weakened minds, and ruined eyesight. Here are some of our favorite early reactions to motion pictures.
1933: EFFECT OF MOVIES ON CHILD FOUND BADtrello1933
4-Year Study Shows 'Conflict' With Home, School and Church in Molding Young Minds. DR. HIBBEN'S VIEWS GIVEN 72% of Film Themes in 1930 Are Classified Under 'Love,' 'Crime' or 'Sex.'
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