There are a good number of resources for any bookworm to read and learn about Pre-Code Hollywood. Below I’ve listed all of the books specifically available about pre-Code Hollywood, as well as any other books I’ve reviewed for the site.
Books About Pre-Code Hollywood Specifically
These books are the best resources for studying and learning about pre-Code Hollywood. These are my bibles, books I go to whenever I’m curious or want to learn more about a trend, film or subject.
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Pre-Code Hollywood: by Thomas Doherty |
Complicated Women: Sex and Power in Pre-Code Hollywood by Mick LaSalle |
Dangerous Men: Pre-Code Hollywood and the Birth of the Modern Man by Mick LaSalle Amazon | My Review |
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Sin in Soft Focus: Pre-Code Hollywood by Mark A. Vieira |
11 Pre-Code Hollywood Movies and Their Histories by Cliff Aliperti |
Film and Film History Books
Books about specific film trends, background, and censorship, not necessarily centered on the pre-Code era but still good information.
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The Dawn of Technicolor: by James Layton |
The Genius by Thomas Schatz |
Showman, Sell It Hot!
by John McElwee |
Books about Pre-Code Stars and Filmmakers
If you’re looking to find if a certain star has a biography written or available about them, check out their Actor or Actress page. This page only links the biographies I’ve reviewed.
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The Bennetts: by Brian Kellow |
Featured Player: An Oral Autobiography of Mae Clarke by James Curtis |
Ann Dvorak: by Christina Rice |
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The Inseperables by Christina Rice |
The Ice Cream Blonde
by Michelle Morgan |
Books I’ve Been Involved In
I can’t really review these since I was involved with them in one capacity or another, but you may also be interested in these titles.
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Thoughts on Edited by Danny Reid |
Murder on Celluloid: The Cinematic Puzzles of Hildegarde Withers
Written by Danny Reid |
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