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| Description: | In the early 1930s, before Hollywood began enforcing a self-imposed Production Code, many films allowed for extraordinary frankness, including nudity, adultery and prostitution, featured in this restored and remastered three-movie collection. Saucy Jean Harlow shrewdly vamps unwitting exeuctives to get what she wants in Red-Headed Woman (1932; Disc 1), scripted by Anita Loos (Gentlemen Prefer Blondes). James Whale (Frankenstein) directs Waterloo Bridge (1931; Disc 1), starring Mae Clarke in the gritty first film version of the acclaimed wartime romance. Added to the National Film Registry in 2005, Baby Face (1933; Disc 2) stars Barbara Stanwyck as an amoral beauty who sleeps her way to the top. This collection boasts both the Original Theatrical Release and a Pre release Version, rediscovered and restored by the Library of Congress, before censors of the day demanded the elimination of several scenes."Forbidden Hollywood Collection 1" on DVD by Wara is a curated anthology celebrating the daring, pre-Code era of American cinema, when Hollywood briefly pushed the boundaries of morality, sexuality and social critique before the strict Hays Code was enforced in 1934. This collection typically features multiple films from the early 1930s that shocked, fascinated and thrilled contemporary audiences with their frank depictions of ambition, desire, crime, and the darker sides of glamour and power. Designed for cinephiles and collectors, the DVD edition offers a focused journey into a period when major studios experimented with bold themes and complex characters, often led by charismatic stars and visionary directors who helped shape the language of modern film.
The manufacturer Wara positions this DVD for viewers who value classic cinema presented in a straightforward, accessible physical format. While detailed corporate information about Wara is not broadly documented, their role as publisher and distributor for this title underlines a commitment to keeping historically significant films available in a tangible, durable medium for collectors, archivists and film-history enthusiasts. The emphasis is on delivering a reliable disc edition that allows repeated viewing and sharing, especially for those who still value the stability and ownership of physical media over purely digital access.
A key appeal of "Forbidden Hollywood Collection 1" is the presence of celebrated performers and filmmakers from the golden age of cinema whose work defined both mainstream and prestige filmmaking of their time. The stars associated with the "Forbidden Hollywood" cycles are often actors who became icons through their portrayals of complex, independent or morally ambiguous characters in early sound films; similarly, the directors often distinguished themselves through stylistic innovation, strong visual storytelling and a willingness to address controversial topics long before they became common in studio productions. Many of these artists built careers that extended well beyond the pre-Code years, contributing to major studio classics, genre-defining hits and award-winning projects that still shape film studies and popular taste today.
In addition to its historical value, this DVD collection is particularly suited for viewers who wish to understand how Hollywood gradually evolved from the freer early 1930s to the more regulated mid-century studio era. The films selected for "Forbidden Hollywood Collection 1" illuminate shifts in representation of women, class conflict, crime, and romance, making the set useful not only as an evening's entertainment but also as a compact reference point for anyone exploring early sound cinema and the evolution of narrative film conventions. |  | | Manufacturer No.: |
WARA1000622545DVD |
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