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Joseph Breen

Film censor, journalist (1890-1965) · United States · On the map · Journalists · Died at 75

Joseph Ignatius Breen was an American film censor with the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America who applied the Hays Code to film production.

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A typical day, 30 days to 11 October 2026

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Academy Honorary Award1954

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Country
United States
Category
Journalists
Type
Journalist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1890 to 1965 · aged 75

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