Iluminace 2006, 18(1):45-58
Within the Law (of Hollywood). Gustav Machatý "in Services" of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
An analysis of Gustav Machatý's work during his second stay in the USA after 1936, focusing on the reconstruction of the making of the film Within the Law. The study is based on internal correspondence between MGM studio management and representatives of the Hays Censorship Office.
Keywords: Czech director, screenwriter and actor; MGM; emigrants; film production companies and studios; censorship
Published: March 1, 2006 Show citation
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