[광운대 편입영어 2024｜단문독해｜30번 기출 해설] 제작사에서 영화배우 이름을 숨긴 이유는?

독해 문제 – 30번 (광운대 2024 A형) By the early 20th century, the movie studios kept the names of the actors and actresses anonymous to keep them from acquiring their own place in a competitive market. As the public’s demand for motion pictures increased, however, so did the public’s preference for certain actors and actresses.

In order to combat fear that public recognition would result in a demand by the stars for higher salaries, producers went to great lengths to keep the identity of the actors anon...