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Argues that a historical examination of spectators' responses to films can make a valuable contribution to the history, criticism, and philosophy of cultural products. This title gives special attention to how questions of class, gender, sexual preference, race, and ethnicity enter into film viewers' interpretations.

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This work provides important insights into the role of cinema as a redemptive instrument during the Progressive era. It discusses what effect the formation of the National Board of Review and the New York City censorship board had on sexual regulation through an exploration of a number of films.