The Production Code, or Hays Code, was created to provide a sense of censorship in films in the United States. Former Postmaster General William Hays oversaw the creation of the Production Code or Hays Code. The Hays Code was adopted in March 1930, although it was not truly enforced until four years later, in 1934. The Hays Code was based on the ethics and norms of that period. The code was created to remove offensive material from films. Film producers were supposed to follow the censorship stipulated in the Hays Code. The Hays Code limited audiences to making their own interpretations of films and did not give people the ability to reject suggestions made by films and directors. The main goal of the creators of the Hays Code was to use the power of social influence to provide a common morality for society as a whole, in turn reaching large numbers of individuals. There were three basic principles of the Hays Code. The first principle stated that no image should be produced that would lower the moral standards of those who see it. This means that crimes, misdeeds, evil or sins should not be something to sympathize with. The second stated that only a correct standard of living can be presented, subject only to the demands of drama and entertainment. Finally, the law could not be ridiculed, whether natural or human, and if so it should not arouse sympathy despite it. In addition to the general principles there were twelve particular applications of the code. In addition to the three core principles, there were twelve other particular principles in the code that dealt with the censorship of sensitive subjects such as crimes… middle of the paper… violence. In crime scenes, non-diegetic sound provides a more dramatic effect by offsetting the violence of the crimes by making them scenes that circumvented the Hays Code. Many filmmakers have used various methods to circumvent the Hays Code. Although the Hays Code seemed necessary to protect the public, the public itself has the freedom to choose not to watch inappropriate films. After all, the filmmakers managed to provide suggestions and at the same time not technically violate the Hays Code. Nowadays, filmmakers have more freedom to express their work. They can insert more gory scenes and leave not-so-permanent hints of inappropriate behavior without being censored. Audiences can now choose whether or not to see more violent films, rated R, with a small amount of violence, rated PG 13, or simply none, rated PG..