Asked by Katherine Erickson on Apr 27, 2024

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This film was given a PCA seal of approval despite an abundance of infractions because the MPAA owed Elia Kazan for his HUAC testimony.

A) A Streetcar Named Desire
B) East of Eden
C) Baby Doll
D) Lolita

PCA Seal

The Production Code Administration's approval seal, indicating that a film complied with the Hollywood Production Code's moral standards from 1934 to the late 1960s.

Elia Kazan

A distinguished director and producer known for his impactful works in film and theater in the mid-20th century.

HUAC Testimony

Testimonies given before the House Un-American Activities Committee, particularly during the McCarthy era, often involving allegations of communist activity or sympathies in the U.S.

  • Analyze the influence of legal decisions on the film industry's operations and content creation.
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Garrett WilsonApr 29, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The film in question is "Baby Doll" which received a PCA seal of approval despite being deemed morally objectionable due to its sexual themes and implications of pedophilia. It is believed that this was due to the fact that director Elia Kazan had testified before the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) in 1952, providing names of individuals with Communist sympathies. The MPAA, which oversaw the PCA, may have owed him a favor as a result.