The long-time censor of Hollywood films in the 1920s and 1930s was
A) Frank Capra.
B) Pare Lorentz.
C) King Vidor.
D) James Agee.
E) Will Hays.

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Will Hays served as the long-time censor of Hollywood films in the 1920s and 1930s, as the president of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America (MPPDA). His organization enforced the Production Code, which set guidelines for the content of films to ensure they were wholesome and morally appropriate for audiences.

The Long-Time Censor of Hollywood Films in the 1920s and 1930s