Hays Code

The Hays Code was a set of industry guidelines established in the 1930s that regulated the content of films in Hollywood. It aimed to ensure movies upheld moral standards, prohibiting explicit or controversial material such as excessive violence, sexual content, and disrespect towards religion or authority. The code was created to promote decency and maintain public decency, leading studios to self-censor their films. Enforced until the late 1960s, it influenced Hollywood productions by shaping what could and couldn't be depicted on screen, ultimately guiding the moral tone of American movies for several decades.