1923 Print Will H. Hays Code Motion Pictures Censorship Silent Film Era BBS1

This is an original 1923 two-page (one page, double-sided) black and white halftone print with a full-page portrait of Will H. Hays (1879 - 1954), the first President of the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America (MPPDA). His office was responsible for the Hays Code for censorship of American films. On the reverse is an article written by Hays "Today and Tomorrow in the Motion Picture Industry". Please see both images.

CONDITION

This 91+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. No creases. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note: There is printing on the verso.

• Product Type: Original Halftone Print; Black / White
• Grade: Very Fine +++
• Dimensions: Approximately 7.75 x 10.75 inches; 20 x 27 cm
• Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
• Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Period Paper is pleased to add another collection of silent film images, including some rare aerial views of Hollywood studios, to our already extensive collection of movie memorabilia. This collection of halftone prints from 1923 showcases the stars and other influential people of the silent film era. Each print provides a portrait and a brief biography which will be of interest to the collector or historian of early movie history.

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