Production Code / Correspondence., 01/10/1930-10/25/1951

File — Box: 2, Folder: 20

Identifier: 44279

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

The Subject Correspondence Series comprises correspondence and related material regarding the Legion of Decency, the Production Code, Selected Projects, Quigley Publications, and Testimonials. The correspondence regarding the Legion of Decency is organized alphabetically according to localities. There is correspondence from the Legion of Decency in Buffalo, Chicago, Massachusetts, Mexico, Philadelphia and most of all, New York. This series contains letters from noted figures such as Rev. Wilfrid Parsons, Will Hays, Mary Looram and Archbishop Amleto Cicognani, et alia. The Subject Correspondence Series also contains correspondence and related material regarding the Production Code. It includes a document identified as the original copy of the Production Code. In addition, the Subject Correspondence Series includes a section on material on specific projects, organized alphabetically. Included in this series is correspondence regarding 'The Cardinal,' 'La Dolce Vita,' 'Lolita' and 'Of Love and Desire,' among others.

Dates

01/10/1930-10/25/1951

Collection-level Access Restrictions

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Extent

From the Collection: 4.5 Cubic Feet (4 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Correspondence regarding the origin and developments of the Production Code. Material relating to the amendment of the code to deal with narcotics and illegal drugs in the M.P. Includes telegrams with the opinion of important members of the industry. Item list: TLS from Will Hays to MQ. 02/18/1930 TLS from Wilfrid Parsons, S.J., to MQ. 03/27/1930 TLS from Will Hays to MQ. 08/02/1930 TLS from Cecil DeMille to MQ. 10/25/1951

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

Hays, Will H.: Other Types

DeMille, Cecil: Other Types

Production Code - Narcotics & Drugs: Manuscript

Parsons, Wilfrid S.J.: Other Types

Production Code - Correspondence: Manuscript

Selznick, David: Manuscript