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In The Brethren by Bob Woodward, you can read about how the Supreme Court used to have movie days to settle obscenity questions. Some funny stuff available.
"A moviehouse operator in Albany, Georgia, had been convicted and fined $750 for showing the R-rated film Carnal Knowledge. Here was a movie that was clearly not obscene. It was pure Hollywood establishment and had no explicit sex. The film had been directed by the highly regarded Mike Nichols, was on many critics' "Ten Best" lists, and actress Ann-Margret had been nominated for an Oscar.
A screen was set up, and several Justices attended the special showing. As the film progressed, there was little of the usual cackling, running commentary or leg slapping.
"I thought we were going to see a dirty movie," Marshall complained at the end of the movie. "The only thing obscene about this movie is that it is obscenely boring," said White. The Chief had left early. He told his clerks the camera work and the lighting had been well done. Rehnquist said he liked the music."
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