Production Code Administration
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The Production Code Administration (PCA) was established by the Motion Picture Association of America
(MPAA) in 1934. The PCA required all filmmakers to submit their films for approval before release.
Motion Picture Association of America
The Motion Picture Association of America, Inc. , originally the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America , was founded in 1922 and is designed to advance the business interests of its members...
(MPAA) in 1934. The PCA required all filmmakers to submit their films for approval before release.
See also
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- United States Motion Picture Production Code of 1930