Which technology did the Paramount Decree aim to dismantle?

The Paramount Decree aimed to dismantle vertical integration in Hollywood, which was a practice where film studios owned not only the production of films but also their distribution and exhibition. This vertical integration allowed studios to control the entire pipeline from filmmaking to theater presentation, often leading to monopolistic practices that stifled competition. The Decree, issued by the U.S. Supreme Court in 1948, sought to break up these monopolies to encourage a more competitive film industry. By requiring studios to divest themselves of theater ownership, it opened up opportunities for independent filmmakers and smaller studios, fostering diversity and innovation in the film market.

The other options do not align with the core focus of the Paramount Decree. Film editing technology and theater concessions monopolies were not the primary concerns addressed by the government, and cable television broadcasting was a developing technology that became significant much later, outside the scope of this legal decision. The emphasis of the Paramount Decree was specifically on regulating the economic structure of the film industry in relation to how power and resources were distributed among studios, theaters, and independent filmmakers.