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What was the reason for Roscoe Arbuckle's withdrawal from the film industry?
What was the reason for Roscoe Arbuckle's withdrawal from the film industry?
- He was accused of rape and manslaughter (correct)
- He was found guilty of censorship violations
- He was involved in a public scandal with a co-star
- He was facing financial difficulties
Why was the Motion Pictures Producers and Distributors of America (MPPDA) formed?
Why was the Motion Pictures Producers and Distributors of America (MPPDA) formed?
- To advocate for the rights of film actors
- To promote the work of independent filmmakers
- To address the potential enactment of censorship laws (correct)
- To support the international distribution of films
Who was hired to handle the new censorship laws by the MPPDA?
Who was hired to handle the new censorship laws by the MPPDA?
- Roscoe Arbuckle
- Charlie Chaplin
- Will Hays (correct)
- Warren G. Harding
What was the primary role of the Hays Office within the MPPDA?
What was the primary role of the Hays Office within the MPPDA?
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Why were 117 stars banned from the film industry by the MPPDA?
Why were 117 stars banned from the film industry by the MPPDA?
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