The Hollywood Production Code, a set of self-censorship guidelines for the content of American films, was strictly enforced from the 1930s until it was replaced in what year?
Explanation
This question tests knowledge of the timeline for Hollywood's self-censorship systems, specifically the year the long-standing Production Code was replaced by the MPAA ratings.
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