(7) The collection of evidence with regard to experiments which have already been carried out effectively by using the cinema for educational purposes;
(8) The best methods of producing suitable films for school purposes.
This report is exhaustive and is the findings of laborous sittings, full of material treating upon the cinema question from all possible sides. The debates have been carried out by representatives of every section of the community; the decisions are unbiassed, full of truth, suggestions, and remedies.
Film Censorship.
Owing to the objectionable character of some of the imported films, the question of an independent censorship was discussed at the latter end of 1911, and in October, 1912, with the approval of the Home Secretary, the Board of Censors was established and official duties were commenced in January, 1913. Entire independence and impartiality were assured, and are claimed to have been maintained by the Board of Censors.
It was decided to issue certificates classed as follows:—
U. Films to be shown to any audience.
A. Films to be shown to adults only.
This Board passes about 97 per cent. of films passing through its hands.
Two rules were laid down—
(1) That the living figure of Christ should not be allowed.