What was officially called the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America?

The Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America (MPPDA) was an organization established in 1922, primarily to regulate the film industry in the United States. It was responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Hays Code, a set of moral guidelines that governed the content of films to ensure they adhered to societal norms and values. The MPPDA aimed to protect the industry from government censorship and to promote a positive image of Hollywood to the public. Eventually, it evolved into the Motion Picture Association (MPA), which continues to represent the interests of the film industry today.