British Police began vetting film scripts in 1946 – but feared losing ‘aura of secrecy and glamour’ - Spy Culture

In post-war Britain the Metropolitan Police were concerned about how they were being portrayed in films so they instituted a policy of vetting film scripts. However, they were concerned that by seeking a more public profile and engaging with the film industry that they would lose the 'aura of secrecy and glamour' that had served them so well. (Read more...)

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