The method (or method acting) did not make a major impact on Hollywood until the 1950s because
A) the studios were reliant on the star system and were not interested in the process of acting.
B) the Moscow Art Theater would not share its secret approach to acting.
C) the experimental Group Theater denounced its tenets.
D) Stella Adler was developing a rival approach to acting.
E) Hollywood was fearful of anything associated with the Soviet Union.

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The star system dominated Hollywood in the early 20th century, and studios were more interested in promoting their big-name actors than in exploring new acting techniques. The method acting approach was seen as too experimental and potentially risky to the financial success of a film. It wasn't until the decline of the studio system and rise of independent production companies in the 1950s that method acting gained mainstream acceptance.

The Method (Or Method Acting) Did Not Make a Major