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unusual facts about Kroger Babb



Broken Laws

Its sensational tone, and the roadshow engagement with her personal appearances, were a direct precursor to the later 1930s exploitation films of Kroger Babb and others.

Mildred Horn

When Horn was sent to review Kroger Babb's production of Child Bride, she was horrified that such a "cheap, crude, mislabeled morality play would be shown in a major Indiana family theater".

Modern Film Distributors

Following the success of the exploitation film Mom and Dad, the four leading presenters of the time (including Kroger Babb) agreed to work together to book each other's films (Mom and Dad, Street Corner, Because of Eve, and The Story of Bob and Sally) in various territories to reduce overlap and increase the profits for each party.

Modern Motherhood

Originally released in 1934, it would gain fame by being presented in the style of later road show filmmakers such as Kroger Babb and David F. Friedman, as it was presented around the country and typically featured a "Dynamic Sex Lecture" at each performance.


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