"It's A Wonderful Life" is considered one of the most beloved, family friendly Christmas movies of all time. But back in 1946 it was also a tad controversial. The original script's use of the term "impotent," its references to God and even some very mild sexual innuendo were forbidden by the Production Code office. In a letter unearthed by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and dated April 22, 1946, censor Joseph Breen told RKO executive William Gordon that a host of changes needed ...
The Script For 'It's A Wonderful Life' Was Considered Racy By 1946 Standards
The Huffington Post - 25 Dec 2014 15:59
"It's A Wonderful Life" is considered one of the most beloved, family friendly Christmas movies of all time. But back in 1946 it was also a tad controversial. The original script's use of the term "impotent," its references to God and even some very mild sexual innuendo were forbidden by the Production Code office. In a letter unearthed by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences and dated April 22, 1946, censor Joseph Breen told RKO executive William Gordon that a host of changes needed ...
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