Asked by Vanessa Torres on May 15, 2024

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In response to public pressure throughout the 1910s and 1920s, the studios formed the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America (MPPDA) .Name the former postmaster general who headed the organization and who helped usher in the era of self-censorship.

A) Roscoe "Fatty" Arbuckle
B) William Desmond Taylor
C) Will Hays
D) Joseph Breen

Motion Picture Producers

Individuals or companies responsible for the production and making of films, overseeing all aspects of the filmmaking process, from development to distribution.

Postmaster General

The leading official in charge of a national postal service, responsible for mail distribution policies and operations.

Self-Censorship

The act of censoring or limiting one's own expression due to anticipated negative responses or fear of reprisal or controversy.

  • Understand the socio-historical context of film censorship and self-regulation mechanisms.
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Jcassell CassellMay 19, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Will Hays, the former postmaster general, was chosen to head the MPPDA and his leadership led to the establishment of the Hays Code, a set of strict self-censorship guidelines that regulated the content of Hollywood films for several decades.