Asked by Kelly Dabney on May 18, 2024

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Antitrust lawsuits against the "Big Five" vertically integrated studios brought by the Department of Justice began in which year?

A) 1930
B) 1938
C) 1942
D) 1948

Antitrust Lawsuits

Legal actions initiated to challenge practices or agreements that are deemed to restrict free trade and competition in the marketplace.

Vertically Integrated

A business model in which a company controls multiple stages of production or distribution within the same industry.

  • Understand the historical context of the Hollywood studio system, including antitrust lawsuits and the Paramount decision.
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Scott SileyMay 25, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The antitrust lawsuits against the "Big Five" vertically integrated studios, initiated by the Department of Justice, began in 1938. These lawsuits aimed to challenge the monopolistic practices of the major Hollywood studios.