Michael Mindlin, a director active in the early 1930s, helmed This Naked Age (1932), a film that boldly navigates the complexities of sexuality during a time of strict societal norms. Set against the backdrop of pre-Code Hollywood, Mindlin's work reflects the era's burgeoning interest in eroticism and taboo subjects. His direction in This Naked Age showcases a daring approach to storytelling, positioning it as a significant entry in the canon of early exploitation cinema.
This Naked Age
"This Nude World" is a groundbreaking 1932 "documentary" celebrating the age-old tradition of playing volleyball in you socks... and nothing else. The film purports to pose probing questions about the morality of nudist colonies o cover its actual aim of getting naked people on screen... primarily in long shots. A highlight of the film is the peeks at the phenomena in Germany, France (including Lido de Paris) and the United States along with wonderful pre-WWII footage of the cities visited A real hoot. It passed the National Board of Review in 1932.
