The Sex Lure Explained

The Sex Lure is a silent film that was banned in 1916. It was directed by Ivan Abramson who was known for his titillating films. Although the film's content was not especially scandalous, the film's title and advertising were enough to incur bans^{[1] [2]} of the film at a time when partial nudity was tolerated.^[3] A legal case was filed against New York's commissioner Bell over the censorship.^{[4] [5]}

The plot involved an adopted daughter (played by Frankie Mann) trying to break up a marriage.^[3]

Notes and References

1. Book: Friedman . Andrea . Andrea Friedman (historian) . Prurient Interests: Gender, Democracy, and Obscenity in New York City, 1909-1945 . June 10, 2000 . Columbia University Press . 9780231110662 . Google Books.
2. Web site: Canton Daily News Newspaper Archives, Nov 13, 1916. newspaperarchive.com.
3. Book: Geltzer, Jeremy. Dirty Words and Filthy Pictures: Film and the First Amendment. January 4, 2016. University of Texas Press. 9781477307434. Google Books.
4. Book: The Law of Motion Pictures: Including the Law of the Theatre Treating of the Various Rights of the Author, Actor, Professional Scenario Writer, Director, Producer, Distributor, Exhibitor and the Public, with Chapters on Unfair Competition, and Copyright Protection in the United States, Great Britain and Her Colonial Possessions. 356. the sex lure 1916.. Louis D.. Frohlich. Charles. Schwartz. June 10, 1918. Baker, Voorhis. Internet Archive.
5. Web site: New York Supplement. June 10, 1918. West Publishing Company. Google Books.