The Voice That Thrilled the World
This short traces the history of sound in the movies, beginning with French scientist Leon Scott's experiments in 1857. Featured are snippets from early sound pictures.
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History
Documentary
- Release Date
Oct 16, 1943
- Popularity: 0.4
- 3 votes
- Directed by
Jean Negulesco
- Productions
Warner Bros. Pictures (US)
- Budget
Revenue: NA
Duration: 18 min
Top Cast
Art GilmoreNarrator (voice)
- Sheldon Jett
Audience Member (uncredited)
Harold MillerAudience Member (uncredited)
- Edwin Tuttle
Audience Member (uncredited)
Giovanni MartinelliCanio in 'Pagliacci' (segment 'Vesti la giubba') (archive footage)
George ArlissSelf (segment 'Disraeli') (archive footage)
John BarrymoreSelf (segments 'Don Juan' & 'Richard III') (archive footage)
Eugenie BessererSelf (segment 'The Jazz Singer') (archive footage)
Crew & Team
Gordon Hollingshead
Producer
