Question

complete the text with the detail that most logically develops the narrative.
in 1922, the majority of filmmakers relied on black-and-white film to shoot silent movies. one drawback, though, was the films inability to register the color blue. as a result, anyone with blue eyes often appeared washed out and expressionless on screen. yet an assistant camera operator named james wong howe accidentally solved this problem while taking publicity shots of the blue-eyed actress mary miles minter. during the photography session, minter was seated across from howe, who had a black curtain hanging behind him. when minter reviewed the photos later, she was delighted to see that her eyes didnt look pale or dull.
minter insisted that howe be hired for her upcoming film, drums of fate. moving forward, he intentionally created the same effect by adapting a black velvet frame to fit around his camera lens.
howes method seemed mysterious, which led to gossip that the curtain concealed a secret, more complex technique.
ironically, minter would retire from filmmaking shortly after collaborating with howe for the first time.
howe was known for his \movie magic\ film tricks like shooting a scene on roller skates or reflecting light off tin cans.
howe realized that minters eyes had reflected the black curtain, giving her pupils a darker, more natural appearance on camera.

Explanation:

To logically develop the narrative, we need to explain why Minter's eyes looked better. The option "Howe realized that Minter's eyes had reflected the black curtain, giving her pupils a darker, more natural appearance on camera" connects the black curtain (mentioned earlier) to the improved eye appearance, bridging the gap between the problem and the solution (hiring Howe and his intentional method later). Other options discuss unrelated gossip, Minter's retirement, or other Howe tricks, which don't explain the immediate cause of the eye improvement.

Answer:

Howe realized that Minter's eyes had reflected the black curtain, giving her pupils a darker, more natural appearance on camera.