FILM CENSORSHIP.
ONLY FOUR PICTURES REJECTED (P.A.) WELLINGTON, July 30. During the year, states the annual report of the Department of Internal Affairs. 1693 cinematograph films of all .classes, totalling 4,597,730 feet, were examined by the film censor. Of this number four wore rejected outright, six were deferred for the time being as unsuitable tor exhibition owing to the war situation, 125 were passed subject to excisions, 187 were passed with recommendations that they were more suitable for adult audiences, and IS for various reasons were passed subject to excisions, 187 were not suitable for children. Appeals were lodged against three rejections, and of these two were dismissed and one was allowed. “It is noticeable,” states the report, “that the influences of the war was very marked on many of the films produced both in Great Britain and the United States, pictures of this type combining a skilful blending of antiNazi propaganda with varied entertainment.” •
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Ashburton Guardian, Volume 61, Issue 247, 31 July 1941, Page 3
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