Nickelodeons were the original movie theaters that emerged in the early 1900s, located mainly in working-class neighborhoods. They were small, storefront theaters that charged a nickel for admission, hence the name "nickelodeon." Option A describes children's film theaters, which emerged later. Option B describes more luxurious movie theaters that appeared in the 1920s.

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Nickelodeons Were

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Nickelodeons were

A) Turn-of-the-twentieth-century theaters dedicated to screening children's films
B) The first fancy downtown movie palaces, located mainly in business centers
C) The original movie theaters, located mainly in working-class neighborhoods
D) No option is correct

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