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Shifting attitudes.

Authors :
Roberts, Andrew
Source :
History Today. Oct2011, Vol. 61 Issue 10, p4-6. 3p.
Publication Year :
2011

Abstract

The article presents criticism of the film "Victim," directed by Basil Dearden. The author is primarily concerned with the 1960 film's role in helping to alter British attitudes regarding homosexuality. The legality of homosexuality in Great Britain throughout history is first examined, with emphasis given to the arrest of actor John Gielgud.

Subjects

Subjects :
*HOMOSEXUALITY in motion pictures
*LAW
*HOMOSEXUALITY
*MOTION picture industry
SOCIAL conditions in Great Britain

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00182753
Volume :
61
Issue :
10
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
History Today
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
66679103

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