In an early attempt to monopolize the film industry, inventor Thomas Edison formed The Motion Picture Patents Company
Explanation:
Edison with other patent holders formed the motion picture patent company during the late 1800s and into the 20th century as he held patents for almost every item needed to make a movie and to be in the film industry, from the light bulb in the photograph and the kinetoscope the predecessor of the movie cameras, because of Edison Company's patent lawsuits against each of its domestic competitors. The company established a monopoly on the production, distribution, and exhibition of all film things. In some cases, the filmmakers had to satisfy Edison´s Company demands. As a result, many independent filmmakers responded to the creation of the MPPC by moving their operations to Hollywood that was far from new jersey which made Edison lawsuits for patents difficult to reach.
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