Which of the following was NOT a reason for the slow conversion to sound by Japanese producers?
A. Many small firms could not sustain the costs of sound production.
B. Major studios were reluctant to invest in sound technology.
C. They were reluctant to pay the high royalty fees demanded by U.S. equipment suppliers.
D. The powerfully unionized benshi actively resisted the transition.
Answer: B
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