THE CALLAHANS AND THE MURPHYS AND TWENTIETH-CENTURY CANCEL CULTURE.

The article focuses on the 1927 MGM silent film "The Callahans and the Murphys," its controversial reception among Irish-American communities, and the censorship battles that ensued, which helped pave the way for America's Motion Picture Production Code. Topics include the film's plot and popularity, the objections and edits imposed by censors and Irish-American groups, and the broader legacy of early 20th-century film regulation and "cancel culture" precedents.