10-Hays Code

Before class on March 3rd, read the draft of the Hays’ Code written by Father Lord and Martin Quigley in 1930 (Black 302-308 ). We will go over Father Lord’s and Martin Quigley’s draft in class. You will then to to the 3rd floor computer lab and post a detailed summary of those sections of the Code that you think are most relevant in understanding Hays’ Office censorship of Scarface.

Make sure to indicate how the sections of the Code you focus on help us understand the censorship of the film. After you have posted your entry, read at least one other posting and comment on your fellow student’s ideas about the relevance of the Code to the film. Indicate whether you agree with the posting on the sections of the Code that are most relevant to understanding the censorship of the film. Also indicate whether the postings account of the code is accurate and detailed enough to help us understand the production history of Scarface.

Do not use the Leave a Reply box below but the New Post link in the blue area at the top of the page. Also remember to check your name (under People) and Hays Code (under Assignments) in the category boxes to the right of the posting area.