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343:(1947), received a positive reception both from church groups and the general press for its dramatic quality and high production values. It was screened both domestically and abroad in scores of churches. A 1948 news item reported that the PFC had already gained a 25-percent profit on the film's $ 100,000 production budget, and had returned the initial investment plus half of the profits to its sponsors. By 1949 the PFC had raised $ 1.5 million in funds for production budgets and $ 1 million for distribution of future films. 1469: 1434: 1403: 1347: 1318: 1289: 1243: 1102: 1070: 1035: 964: 912: 878: 849: 211:— combined with the tendency for Hollywood to depict Protestant characters as fodder for laughs, motivated Protestant leadership to improve their standing and representation in Hollywood. Additionally, the bold treatment of sex in Hollywood films of the era, which produced "quite a galaxy of predatory females and philandering males", was seen as evidence that Hollywood screenwriters and producers were not paying attention to the negative film reviews in Protestant publications such as the 324:
a series of drama, documentary, and educational films between December 1947 and April 1955. Each original script employed human-interest plots and dramatic devices to engage viewers while conveying religious and moral messages. The PFC raised its production budgets through fund-raising campaigns among Protestant denominational churches and interdenominational sponsorships. Its 1949 film
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Unlike the National Legion of Decency, which was a censorship body, the PFC provided a voluntary consulting service to fact-check scripts and give Hollywood filmmakers input on "the dramatic possibilities of religious material and of constructive moral themes". The PFC also issued reviews and ratings
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In 1947 the PFC announced that it had raised $ 250,000 in funds to produce seven films in 16 mm and 35 mm format for noncommercial release, with the intended audiences being churches, clubs, conferences, factories, prisons, and domestic relations courts. The PFC would go on to produce and distribute
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The PFC steered toward humanitarian rather than theological themes in its productions, in keeping with the postwar focus on social issues among most churches. Film scripts were sought on racial discrimination, religious intolerance, and mental health. The PFC also invested in professional crews and
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imposed film standards emphasizing positive social values and respect for religion, had an official Catholic adviser in Hollywood but not a Protestant one. As a general rule, the Protestant church leadership limited its involvement with Hollywood filmmaking to confirming technical details of church
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These pictures may be modestly budgeted, they may lack the impressive sets and extra "mobs" to be found in some of the major studio products, but they are entertainment that goes straight to the heart and the mind, a "solid" sort of entertainment that leaves one in a state of real appreciation for
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and documentaries. These films were distributed to some 30,000 churches as well as schools, clubs, conferences, factories, prisons, and domestic relations courts. Though most of the films were not released commercially, they received positive reviews in the general press for their human-interest
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In 1945, the Protestant Film Commission (PFC) was established by the boards of 19 of the largest American Protestant denominations together with 12 major interdenominational agencies, including the
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to enable filmmakers access to professional equipment from the major Hollywood studios. However, some projects were filmed overseas in conjunction with other production units, such as
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was tapped to direct eleven of the PFC's short films. His directorial style, which delivered strong but not heavy-handed films, was seen as ideal for conveying religious messages.
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wrote: "Though no Academy Award Oscars will be given for the performances of the stars, the actors and actresses are thoroughly convincing". Syndicated Hollywood columnist
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churches, with a reach estimated at some 30,000 churches. They were also available for viewing by clubs, conferences, factories, prisons, and domestic relations courts.
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days after he has seen them. They say something that's worth saying—and that, in the final analysis, is worth more than "production value" or big star names.
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to produce and distribute drama and documentary films suitable for viewing in churches, schools, and other religious organizations
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While most PFC films were not released commercially, they received favorable mention in the general press. In its preview of
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equipment, and used name actors as well as unknown performers. For example, it invested more than $ 80,000 to produce
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In 1950 the PFC released a series of "curriculum enrichment" films for church schools, including
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to promote the adoption of Protestant values and religious themes in the Hollywood film industry
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Each film had its premiere in 100 cities in the U.S. and Canada. The films were distributed to
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However, the increasingly sympathetic portrayal of Catholic characters in films—including
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stories and dramatic quality. In 1950, the Protestant Film Commission merged with the
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Principal photography for PFC productions generally took place either in New York or
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as executive director. Heard had previously overseen the production of government
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The Protestant Film Commission was founded partly in response to the dominance of
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Reforming Hollywood: How American Protestants Fought for Freedom at the Movies
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Celluloid Sermons: The Emergence of the Christian Film Industry, 1930-1986
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In 1948, in advance of the June 15 release of its second film production,
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office under the directorship of Oren W. Evans, with headquarters at
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Between 1947 and 1955, the Commission produced a series of religious
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in Washington, D.C. The PFC defined its goals as twofold:
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Index

Broadcasting and Film Commission
National Council of Churches of Christ
religious films
Paul F. Heard
Protestant
Hollywood cinema
short films
Protestant Radio Commission
Broadcasting and Film Commission
National Council of Churches of Christ
Catholic
Hollywood cinema
Production Code Administration
National Legion of Decency
The Song of Bernadette
The Keys of the Kingdom
Going My Way
The Bells of St. Mary's
Christian Herald
Federal Council of Churches
Paul F. Heard
training
propaganda films
Bureau of Naval Personnel
16 mm film
My Name Is Han
West Coast
Nassour Studios
Protestant Radio Commission
Broadcasting and Film Commission

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