The film is credited for being important in the decriminalization of homosexuality in Britain. In the novel upon which the film is based, Cairo is referred to as 'queer' and a 'fairy' but, in the film, his sexuality is not directly addressed, likely a decision by filmmakers in order to comply with the Hays Code, which banned the depiction of homosexuality in American films.īecause of the Hays Code, the word 'homosexual' could not be stated outright and was referred to as 'it'. Michael eventually leaves Claude for a woman.
The first film supportive of homosexuality.Ĭlaude is a painter who falls in love with his assistant, Michael. Titles beginning with determiners 'A', 'An', and 'The' are alphabetized by the first significant word.Ģ0th century 1900–1959 Year Films are in alphabetical order by year of release.
