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<p>Movies were eliminated in the Parlour Car at about the same time as they were eliminated from Sightseer Lounges. It was a cost-cutting measure. Amtrak can't just go out and rent movies for $1.99 a night. Their use on board a train constitutes a "non theatrical public exhibition" and is subject to royalty type fees. The company that supplied Amtrak with movies was <a href="http://www.swank.com/">Swank Motion Pictures</a> (not to be confused with the porn outfit).</p><p>I don't think theft was much of an issue, since the playback equipment was kept locked up. </p>
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