"Hays Code" meaning in All languages combined

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Proper name [English]

Forms: the Hays Code [canonical]
Etymology: Named after Will H. Hays (1879–1954), then president of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America. Etymology templates: {{!}} |, {{lang|en|Will H. Hays}} Will H. Hays, {{named-after|en|Will H. Hays|born=1879|died=1954|wplink==}} Named after Will H. Hays (1879–1954) Head templates: {{en-proper noun|def=1|head=Hays Code}} the Hays Code
  1. (historical) The Motion Picture Production Code, a set of moral guidelines for motion pictures in the United States; it was in force from 1930 to 1968. Wikipedia link: Motion Picture Association Tags: historical Categories (topical): Cinematography, Ethics Categories (place): United States Synonyms: Production Code Derived forms: pre-Code

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