The most exciting time in Hollywood was arguably the ephemeral period before the stingy rules implemented by the industry.

These transgressive films were blunt with their depiction of violence and racy sexuality.

The Hays Code died a merciful death.

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Keep it that way.

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Dorothy Mackaill courted by men in ‘Safe in Hell’

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Dorothy Mackaill sitting down in ‘Safe in Hell’

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