William H. Hays

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This Film Is Not Yet Rated

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2006-01-26

Kirby Dick's provocative documentary investigates the secretive and inconsistent process by...

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Attack of the Hollywood Clichés!

as Self - Politician (archive footage)
Released: 2021-09-27

One-man armies, meet-cutes, casual strolls away from huge explosions — stars and industry...

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Hollywood Uncensored

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 1987-12-01

Douglas Fairbanks Jr. and Peter Fonda host an examination of the history of decency standards...

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Thou Shalt Not: Sex, Sin and Censorship in Pre-Code Hollywood

as Himself (archive footage)
Released: 2008-03-03

A look at the forces that shaped Pre-Code Hollywood and brought about the strict enforcement of...

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Complicated Women

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2003-05-06

Looks at the stereotype-breaking films of the period from 1929, when movies entered the sound...

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Okay for Sound

as uncredited
Released: 1946-09-07

This short was released in connection with the 20th anniversary of Warner Brothers' first...

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The Circus: Premiere

as Self
Released: 1928-01-13

Footage from the premiere of Charlie Chaplin's 1928 film 'The Circus'.

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Why Be Good?: Sexuality & Censorship in Early Cinema

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2007-05-23

Before the G, PG and R ratings system there was the Production Code, and before that there was,...

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Introductory Speech by Will H. Hays

as uncredited
Released: 1926-08-06

The Honorable Will H. Hays, President of the Motion Picture Producers & Distributors of America,...

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