Which of the following was not a primary purpose of the Motion Picture Patents Company?
A) Encouraging new filmmakers to enter the movie business.
B) Controlling the distribution of movies.
C) Enforcing the patents of the member companies.
D) Reducing the volatility and unpredictability of the movie business.

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The Motion Picture Patents Company (MPPC), also known as the Edison Trust, was formed to control the movie industry by enforcing patents, controlling distribution, and reducing business volatility, not to encourage new filmmakers. In fact, its monopolistic practices were aimed at limiting competition, which discouraged new entrants.

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