Asked by Sara-Beth Wichman on May 01, 2024
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Do you think the actions taken by the Motion Picture Patents Company (MPPC) were good or bad? Why or why not?
Motion Picture Patents Company
An early 20th-century trust composed of major American film companies that attempted to control the film industry through patent litigation and restrictive licensing, eventually deemed illegal.
- Understand the importance and objectives of the Motion Picture Patents Company (MPPC) in the evolution of early cinema.
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Jenna TokashMay 07, 2024
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Pro: The monopolistic practices of the MPPC brought standardization and streamlined production.Con: The monopolistic practices of the MPPC curtailed competition and were unlawful.
Learning Objectives
- Understand the importance and objectives of the Motion Picture Patents Company (MPPC) in the evolution of early cinema.