To a middle-class reformer around 1910, which of the following statements would reveal the most about the morality of the movies?
A) Movies were typically shown in immigrant-district nickelodeons.
B) One of the first movies to tell a real story was called The Great Train Robbery .
C) Theda Bara was actually Theodosia Goodman, of Cincinnati, Ohio.
D) Movie technology had been developed in the United States.
E) Films were made for commercial profit.

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Movies being shown in immigrant-district nickelodeons would have been a concern for middle-class reformers around 1910 due to prevailing attitudes about the influence of immigrants and the perceived need to uplift and Americanize them, reflecting concerns about the morality and social impact of movies on these communities.

To a Middle-Class Reformer Around 1910, Which of the Following