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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 8737, 20 May 1914, Page 6

It would seem that moving picture films are coming under the close scru tiny of the Catholic Federation, states the Auckland “St*ir.”' Quite recently a picture which was about to be dis played in Auckland was taken except tion to in the course of an interview between federation officials' and the manager of the picture hall. The picture was considered objectionable because it made light of the Roman Catholic faith. The manager finally consented to its withdrawal, remarking that he would send the film down south, where the people were not so particular. He did so, but a federation letter had preceded it, and the southern branches of the organisation effectively protested against displays in that part of tho Dominion. Next the film was sent to Australia, but by the same mail a letter to the headquarters of the Catholic Federation' gave notice of its arrival, and the picture was not screened in the Commonwealth The fact is thus made apparent, the “Star” adds, that followers of the Roman Catholic religion are exerting active and widespread efforts towards securing a purer class of literature and of moving pictures as judged from their point of view.