It can be inferred that socialism was on the rise and supported by many members of the working class. From cooperation in The Crime of Monsieur Lange to the Communist Party's support for Madame Nozière, public opinion was moving away from support for a patriarchal society. What was once taboo became more popular topics of discussion, such as the pornography in Baptiste's possession, Estelle's miscarriage of Batala's child, fathers appropriating their daughters' innocence, and the ousting of unnecessary men of power. A film, while not necessarily based on fact, focuses on culture and values. Cinema is an art form that reflects what directors, actors and, by extension, the general public believe. Freedom of expression in style and content gives us an unhindered view of what is seen as right and wrong. Historical books, however, are based on fact and can provide primary accounts of events. Although words can hinder the clear representation of a culture, they tell the story of behaviors. Much like the often discredited psychoanalyst Sigmund Frued, he records what happened very well, but his interpretations can be disjointed. By combining primary and secondary sources, we can gain a well-rounded factual and cultural view of a city ripe for change in an emerging world. We can understand 1930s Paris much better, thanks to images from crime reports and film sets, political changes resulting from party activities and affiliations