The Production Code of 1930 - Hays Code

Here it is.  This is the first version of a Production Code of conduct that the movie industry imposed on itself in response to the fear of future government censorship.  Filmmakers still told the same "sinful" stories but learned how to smuggle in the various taboos.  Thus everyone, young and old, gained exposure to the "corrupting influence" of Hollywood.

The Hays Code

Read it and enjoy.

WILL HAYS - GUARDIAN OF PUBLIC MORALITY

(keeping his ears open for the sounds of sin)