Hays Code – Definition & Detailed Explanation – Film History Glossary Terms
I. What is the Hays Code? The Hays Code, also known as the Motion Picture Production Code, was a set of industry guidelines for the self-censorship of content in Hollywood films. It was named after Will H. Hays, who was the president of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America (MPPDA) from 1922 to … Read more