The Women (with Joan Crawford)
Joan Crawford and an all-star cast in a study of the lives and romantic entanglements of various interconnected women. We will see how images of women changed to meet the restrictions of what the Code in Hollywood demanded. (1939, 133 min.)
Images of Women in Film Pre- & Post-Code with Michelle Crone
Before 1934, women such as Norma Shearer, Bette Davis, Barbara Stanwyck, and Gretta Garbo (to name a few) appeared in the uncensored film era, allowing expressions of strong women in society. Able to express deep and strong emotions and opinions, women dealt with issues such as divorce, adultery, and women in the work force. After the introduction of the “Code,” the portrayal of women changed. Come learn about the politics of the times in Hollywood and hear the backstories behind these classic films and stars!