Sin in Soft Focus

Experience the scandalous pre-Code Hollywood era in this fascinating account of the power struggle between movie producers and censors. From 1930 to 1934, Mark Vieira reveals the controversial films, notorious for profanity, drugs, and sex, that paved the way for the film industry we know today. Alongside the industry's fight for creative freedom, Vieira shines a spotlight on iconic movie stars like Marlene Dietrich and James Cagney, exploring their careers during this pivotal moment in American cinema.