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Date: Thu, 16-Aug-84 22:53:35 EDT
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Posted: Thu Aug 16 22:53:35 1984
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Most reissues of Metropolis contain the original cuts (a demonstration
that the absence of a thing is as real as its presence?)

The main victims are the introduction, which shows a '30s view of
Olympic training, replete with overt Naziism and repressed
homosexuality; and the erotic dance of the golem (Brigitte Helm).
American censors usually removed another sequence, in which
a giant machine (Capitalism) is seen as Moloch devouring helpless
humans (Labor) [ First Amendment? - a mere piece of paper, Herr
President ].

If you get the chance, SEE an uncut Metropolis.  The sound-track
problem is susceptible to a technical solution - take ear muffs!
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