How they used to shoot bed scenes in Hollywood
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Cinema |
In 1930, Hollywood adopted an ethical code of film production — the so-called Hayes Code. Among other things, it listed prohibitions concerning intimate filming.
If the characters are lying in bed, one foot should be on the floor
No to "white slavery"
No nude silhouettes
Scenes where characters had to change clothes were allowed only if it was "absolutely necessary for the plot". The magnificent forms of the actresses were checked for compliance with the norms of decency by specially appointed "bust controllers".
You can't show interracial relationships
Only decent dancing
"No" to tongue-kissing!
You can't show the wedding night
Only heterosexual relationships