Federal Motion Picture Commission : Hearings Before The Committee On Education, House Of Representatives On H.R. 456 (1916) (Paperback)

Federal Motion Picture Commission: Hearings Before The Committee On Education, House Of Representatives On H.R. 456 (1916) is a book that contains transcripts of the hearings held by the Committee on Education of the House of Representatives regarding the establishment of the Federal Motion Picture Commission in 1916. The commission was proposed to regulate the production and distribution of motion pictures in the United States, with the aim of promoting moral and educational values in films. The book provides a detailed account of the discussions and debates that took place during the hearings, including the opinions and arguments of various stakeholders such as filmmakers, distributors, and religious groups. It offers insights into the early history of the film industry in the United States and the challenges faced by regulators in balancing artistic freedom with social responsibility. The book is a valuable resource for scholars, researchers, and anyone interested in the history of cinema and media regulation.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.