William Hays
William Hays was an influential American politician and businessman, best known for his role as the president of the Motion Picture Association of America (MPAA) from 1922 to 1945. He is most recognized for establishing the Hays Code, a set of moral guidelines for the film industry that dictated acceptable content in Hollywood films, significantly shaping the portrayal of marriage, morality, and social norms in cinema during the early to mid-20th century.
Born on Nov 15, 1879 (146 years old)
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William Hays established rules for film content through the Hays Code in 1930.
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