What did the MPPC introduce for films?

• A. A rating system
• B. A censorship board with government control
• C. A funding program
• D. A distribution monopoly

Answer: (A)

The main idea is how early film industry governance tried to guide what audiences would see. The MPPC, a trust of major studios, moved to manage risk and public perception by classifying films for different audiences—essentially a rating or content guidance system. This gave exhibitors a sense of what was appropriate to show and helped studios steer releases in ways that aligned with audience expectations and local norms. It was an industry-led approach to self-regulation, not government censorship. While the MPPC did wield control over distribution, the prompt focuses on a mechanism that signals audience suitability, which is why a rating system best fits the choice.