Although the Hays Code and Lavender Scare served as a deterrent to queer representation in cinema, many filmmakers still found ways to include queer themes into their works. In his new book Sick and Dirty: Hollywood’s Gay Golden Age and the Making of Modern Queerness, film historian Michael Koresky collects examples of these early queer projects and helps provide context to their development. Detailing the use of queer innuendos and development of Hays-code approved stereotypes, the book shares how films like The Children’s Hour and Rebecca served as some of the earliest examples of LGBTQ-themed cinema. Joining us to discuss their book, early films with queer themes and the filmmakers behind them, is Michael Koresky, author of the new book Sick and Dirty: Hollywood’s Gay Golden Age and the Making of Modern Queerness.

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Although the Hays Code and Lavender Scare served as a deterrent to queer representation in cinema, many filmmakers still found ways to include queer themes into their works. In his new book <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/sick-and-dirty-9781639732548/">Sick and Dirty: Hollywood&rsquo;s Gay Golden Age and the Making of Modern Queerness</a>, film historian <a href="https://reverseshot.org/people/15/michael-koresky">Michael Koresky</a> collects examples of these early queer projects and helps provide context to their development. Detailing the use of queer innuendos and development of Hays-code approved stereotypes, the book shares how films like The Children&rsquo;s Hour and Rebecca served as some of the earliest examples of LGBTQ-themed cinema. Joining us to discuss their book, early films with queer themes and the filmmakers behind them, is <a href="https://reverseshot.org/people/15/michael-koresky">Michael Koresky</a>, author of the new book <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/sick-and-dirty-9781639732548/">Sick and Dirty: Hollywood&rsquo;s Gay Golden Age and the Making of Modern Queerness</a>.
&lsquo;Sick and Dirty: Hollywood&rsquo;s Gay Golden Age and the Making of Modern Queerness&rsquo; is out now, <a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/us/sick-and-dirty-9781639732548/">click here</a> for more information.
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