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What was the name of the code that was used before the Hays Code?
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The code that was used before the Hays Code was the Production Code Administration (PCA). The PCA was established in 1934 by the National Association of Theater Owners (NATO) and the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America (MPPDA). The PCA was responsible for enforcing the Production Code, which was a set of guidelines that regulated the content of films produced in the United States.