Best-selling author Mark A. Vieira and film historian Tiffany Brannan give a free one-hour PowerPoint presentation on the pre-code era of 1930 to 1934 when Hollywood ignored the lax production code, releasing films that dealt with adult themes. Mr. Vieira says: “These saucy, cynical films were an honest expression of the times, advancing the art of film.” Miss Brannan says: “Pre-Code films were exercises in in sensationalism, warping impressionable young minds solely to boost box office.” Sales and signing of Mr. Vieira’s new book to follow presentation
