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The Origins of the Hays Code

By: guest blogger Nicole Walsh. Have you ever wondered why classic films don’t show sex scenes or graphic violence? Look no further than the Hays Code.

December 20, 2017December 21, 2017 Kristin Pekoll Censorship

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The Origins of the Hays Code