National Board of Review of Motion Pictures records 1907-1971

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National Board of Review of Motion Pictures records 1907-1971

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The National Board of Review of Motion Pictures (U.S.) was created in 1909 as the New York Board of Censorship of Motion Pictures. The New York Board became the National Board of Censorship when it took the place of local boards in various cities. In 1916 the name was changed to the National Board of Review of Motion Pictures (NBRMP) signifying a fundamental change of policy: the Board would no longer dictate standards of morality in motion pictures. Its primary responsibility became the education of the viewing public; it published reviews and recommended movies which were considered by the reviewers to have achieved distinction. Publications of the Board included the National Board of Review Magazine which was superseded in 1950 by Films in Review. Collection consists of correspondence and other records reflecting the Board's opposition to censorship of motion pictures and its efforts to improve the quality of films. Correspondence, 1910-1971, is with motion picture companies, agencies, distributors, directors, actors, field representatives, censors, community officials, schools, and clubs and organizations interested in movies. Collection includes records, 1916-1948, of the National Committee for Better Films; and NBRMP materials such as records of the Board of Directors, committee papers, financial accounts, writings, speeches and interviews by staff members and others, periodicals, questionnaires, investigators' reports and reviews, photographs, printed matter, and ephemera.

100 linear feet (179 boxes, 19 v., 52 trays)

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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SNAC Resource ID: 6312332

New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division

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