Today freedom of speech again seems to be under attack. Most people feel it is a protected right, but a close look at our history can make you worry. One hundred years ago a man by the name of Robert Goldstein was involved in a long-forgotten court case, but it can be used as a warning bell of what complacency can bring. The story starts with a June 24, 1916, article in The Moving Picture World.
“Another film company has been started in Los Angeles. The ideas and prospects of the firm, as outlined by the…
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