To what extent was the Catholic Church the primary establishment in changing production policies in Hollywood during the Great DepressionA. Plan of Inquiry The research question that will be evaluated is: To what extent was the Catholic Church the primary power in changing production policies in Hollywood during the Great Depression? While the Great Depression was a time of mourning, it was also a time of new opportunities. The Hollywood institution and the Catholic Church were two separate entities during the Great Depression. The two institutions disagreed on how society should behave through entertainment. However, the Catholic Church is arguably not the only organization that has changed Hollywood's ethos. The time period that will be evaluated will span from the late 1920s to the late 1930s, looking at how Hollywood was reformed during this period. The research question should be sufficiently answered by finding in-depth information through articles and studies about the two separate entities and other possible influences during this particular era. Additionally, by analyzing the effects of individual contributions of the institution on society itself, additional evidence will be added to the research question.B. Summary of Evidence In 1929, America experienced a stock market crash that led the country into what is historically known as the Great Depression. Many industries across America underwent changes in order to adapt to the social and economic changes America was experiencing as a nation. Specific industries included Hollywood and the film industry. In the late 1920s and early 1930s, the films that Americans enjoyed watching were considered immoral. This was in the middle of the paper...no other groups attempted to lead boycotts or general protests, but WTCU and the Legion of Decency led boycotts that attracted the attention of William Hays and the forced a change in cinema habits. The Production Code offers insight into what society was like during the Great Depression and what values ​​Americans stood for, even in times of crisis. Both establishments pushed for a change they wanted to see in society, because the society they saw was just one of many immoral ideas and actions. Since movies at that time were the main focus of entertainment and entertainment was the main focus of society, they thought the film industry was the perfect place to begin the changes. As noted, the Catholic Church and WTCU were the main influences in changing Hollywood and therefore changed society during the Great Depression..