Joseph I. Breen

Joseph I. Breen was an influential figure in the American film industry during the 1930s and 1940s, serving as the chief of the Production Code Administration (PCA). He was responsible for enforcing the Hays Code, a set of industry guidelines that regulated moral content in movies to ensure they adhered to traditional values. Breen reviewed scripts and demanded changes to maintain decency, significantly shaping the tone and content of Hollywood films during that era. His role was pivotal in censoring material deemed inappropriate, balancing artistic expression with moral standards widely accepted at the time.