Will Hays
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- Will H. Hays: A United States lawyer and politician who served as the first president of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America (MPPDA). He is primarily known for formulating the Motion Picture Production Code, commonly called the Hays Code, which prescribed moral guidelines for the content of American films from 1930 to 1966.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The studio had to edit the film to comply with the standards set by Will Hays.
- Will Hays was a prominent figure in the early history of Hollywood self-regulation.
Advanced Usage
"The Hays Office": A common term for the MPPDA during Will Hays's presidency, referring to the organization that enforced the production code.
- Filmmakers in the 1930s often negotiated with the Hays Office over script content.
"The Hays Code": The informal name for the Motion Picture Production Code.
- Scenes of explicit violence were forbidden under the Hays Code.
Variants and Related Words
- Hays Code (noun): The set of moral guidelines for film content overseen by Will Hays.
- Hays Office (noun): The popular name for the MPPDA during the era of Will Hays's leadership.
Synonyms
- Censor (in this specific historical context): While not a direct synonym for the person, the role involved the oversight and restriction of film content.
- Regulator: One who controls or supervises according to rules, describing his function regarding film content.
Related Phrases
- To be Hays-Code compliant: To adhere to the moral standards of the Motion Picture Production Code.
- The screenplay was rewritten to be Hays-Code compliant.
Related Idioms
- "Behind the Hays Code": Referring to the motivations, politics, or effects of the censorship era.
- The documentary explored the conservative values behind the Hays Code.
Noun
- United States lawyer and politician who formulated a production code that prescribed the moral content of United States films from 1930 to 1966 (1879-1954)