The Voice That Thrilled the World
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Synopsis
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.
Details
- Jean Negulesco
- October 16, 1943
- Released
- United States of America
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- 18m
Where to watch
No known streaming options in United States.
Cast
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Art GilmoreNarrator (voice) -
Sheldon JettAudience Member (uncredited)
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Harold MillerAudience Member (uncredited) -
Edwin TuttleAudience Member (uncredited)
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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) -
James CagneySelf (segment 'Yankee Doodle Dandy') (archive footage) -
Jeanne CagneySelf (segment 'Yankee Doodle Dandy') (archive footage) -
Gary CooperSelf (segment 'Sergeant York') (archive footage) -
Bette DavisSelf (segment 'Dangerous') (archive footage)
