Indecent Film 'furore' (Press, 17 July 1975)
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Summary: Indecent Film 'furore' (Press, 17 July 1975)
On 16 July 1975, Miss Patricia Bartlett, the secretary of the Society for the Protection of Community Standards, announced her decision to decline an invitation to appear on the television programme "Edwards on Saturday" to discuss the controversial film "Night Porter." In her statement, Bartlett cited ongoing considerations by the Internal Affairs Department regarding potential action against those who screened an uncut version of the film. She expressed concerns that the public uproar surrounding the film was not driven by genuine complaints but rather by individuals attempting to avoid legal repercussions. Bartlett voiced her belief that appearing on the television show could be seen as a form of prejudicial pre-trial publicity, which would not serve the interests of justice. She further noted that many viewers were tuning out from the Edwards show, suggesting that the viewpoint of her society would not be adequately represented or received. She also questioned the claim that 16,000 individuals had viewed the uncut version of "Night Porter," recalling that only about 30 people were present during her own viewing of the film. This statement reflects Bartlett's caution and the contentious nature of discussions surrounding the film at that time.
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