INCIDENT AT THEATRE

Waikato Times, Volume 195, Issue 22461, 23 September 1944, Page 6

INCIDENT AT THEATRE

(To the Editor) Sir, —As one who also witnessed the showing of “Pride and Prejudice” in a Hamilton theatre, the writer takes leave to differ from the opinions expressed by “Work While You Work” in his letter of Thurs-

day. In the first place the conduct of the children who attended was not other than is expected from a crowd of healthy children. As to the picture and its classification by the censor, I think “Pride and Prejudice” was an outstanding film and of definite educative value. The censor’s “tag” was “suitable for adults.” “Work While you Work” may not know there are two otner classifications—“suitable for universal exhibition” and “unsuitable for children.” Had the censor regarded “Pride and Prejudice” as unsuitable for children he would surely have ruled accordingly. As one who enjoys much entertainment from the films may I say that the motion picture industry as well as the film censors has developed the censorship almost to the extent of prudery in some cases, and this care will eventually become the strength of the industry. I cannot imagine that Jane Austen, with her profound comprehension of humanity, would have agreed with “Work While You Work” in any aspect of his letter.— I am, etc., WITHOUT PREJUDICE.