FAQ About The Role of Queer Coding in Classic Cinema
How did the Hollywood Production Code impact LGBTQ+ representation?
The Hollywood Production Code, also known as the Hays Code, enforced strict guidelines on what could be depicted in films from the 1930s to the late 1960s. This included prohibitions on showing "sex perversion," which was understood to mean any depiction of homosexuality. As a result, filmmakers resorted to queer coding to imply LGBTQ+ elements without direct representation.
