Drag in Hollywood, the 'Pansy Craze,' and the Hays Code

Nearly a century ago, drag performances were not only widespread but largely accepted. Thousands would turn out for shows during the ‘pansy craze’ of the 1930s — but then came police crackdowns and the Hays Code. » Sign up for our newsletter KnowThis to get the biggest stories of the day delivered straight to your inbox: https://go.nowth.is/knowthis_youtube » Subscribe to NowThis: http://go.nowth.is/News_Subscribe For more stories on the LGBTQIA+ community and world news, subscribe to NowThis News. #LGBTQIA #drag #history #News #NowThis Connect with NowThis » Like us on Facebook: http://go.nowth.is/News_Facebook » Tweet us on Twitter: http://go.nowth.is/News_Twitter » Follow us on Instagram: http://go.nowth.is/News_Instagram » Find us on Snapchat Discover: http://go.nowth.is/News_Snapchat NowThis is your premier news outlet providing you with all the videos you need to stay up to date on all the latest in trending news. From entertainment to politics, to viral videos and breaking news stories, we’re delivering all you need to know straight to your social feeds. We live where you live. http://www.youtube.com/nowthisnews @nowthisnews