Asked by Galina Emmerich on Apr 27, 2024
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The Motion Picture Patents Company (MPPC) was a monopolistic trust that engaged in which of the following practices?
A) price fixing
B) the regulation of domestic production
C) an exclusive contract with Kodak that allowed it to control the domestic sale of film stock
D) all of these answers are correct
Monopolistic Trust
A large business entity made up of a combination of companies, which holds exclusive control over a particular market or sector, limiting competition.
Price Fixing
An illegal agreement among competitors to fix, raise, or stabilize prices or competitive terms, often resulting in reduced competition and harm to consumers.
Kodak
An iconic American company historically significant in the development and production of photographic films, cameras, and imaging technology.
- Identify the key role and aims of the Motion Picture Patents Company (MPPC) in the initial stages of film history.
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Collin MarsawApr 28, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The Motion Picture Patents Company (MPPC) engaged in all of these practices, including price fixing, regulating domestic production, and maintaining an exclusive contract with Kodak to control the domestic sale of film stock. This allowed them to maintain a monopoly over the film industry and prevent smaller, independent studios from producing their own films.
Learning Objectives
- Identify the key role and aims of the Motion Picture Patents Company (MPPC) in the initial stages of film history.