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Selects: How Freak Shows Worked

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Exploring the Impact of 'Freaks' and the Era of Unregulated Cinema

This chapter examines the impact of freak shows and their cinematic representation, with a focus on the 1932 film 'Freaks'. The speakers provide historical context surrounding the film's release and discuss its influence on audiences before the strict content regulations of the Hays Code.

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