Postmaster general in the Harding administration (1879-1954) who later headed the Motion Picture Producers and Distributors of America, in which capacity he oversaw enforcement of the notorious 'Production Code' that imposed strict censorship guidelines on all Hollywood films for decades. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 head-and-shoulders portrait, signed in fountain pen, "Best wishes, Will H. Hays." In very good to fine condition, with horizontal crease passing through his chin. Accompanied by two secretarial letters, one acknowledging the receipt of an autograph request and the other confirming the mailing of the signed photo, dated in July and August 1951.
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