The Hays Code Quiz

When was the Hays Code introduced?

• 1950

• 1930

• 1940

• 1920

Who was the president of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America (MPPDA) when the Hays Code was implemented?

• Jack Valenti

• Darryl F. Zanuck

• Louis B. Mayer

• Will H. Hays

What was the main purpose of the Hays Code?

• To promote artistic freedom in films.

• To encourage the production of more violent films.

• To establish guidelines for film distribution.

• To regulate and censor the content of films.

What was the impact of the Hays Code on film censorship?

• The Hays Code had no impact on film censorship.

• The Hays Code only affected a few films.

• The Hays Code increased freedom of expression in films.

• The Hays Code had a significant impact on film censorship.

Which organization replaced the MPPDA in 1945 to enforce the Hays Code?

• Hollywood Association

• MPAA

• Film Censorship Board

• Motion Picture Council

Which film is often credited with breaking the Hays Code and leading to its decline?

• The Wizard of Oz

• Casablanca

• Gone with the Wind

• Bonnie and Clyde

How did the Hays Code influence filmmaking in the 1930s and 1940s?

• The Hays Code encouraged filmmakers to push the boundaries of censorship, resulting in more explicit and controversial films.

• The Hays Code had no significant impact on filmmaking in the 1930s and 1940s.

• The Hays Code imposed strict censorship rules and guidelines on the content of films, leading to the production of more conservative and family-friendly films.

• The Hays Code led to the decline of the film industry in the 1930s and 1940s due to increased government control.

What eventually replaced the Hays Code as the main system of film classification in the United States?

• American Film Institute (AFI) film rating system

• Film Classification and Rating Administration (FCRA) film rating system

• National Association of Theater Owners (NATO) film rating system

• Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) film rating system