Okay for Sound (1946): cast, story & where to watch
1946 · Film
Released in 1946, Okay for Sound is a history and documentary film, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s about. This short was released in connection with the 20th anniversary of Warner Brothers' first exhibition of the Vitaphone sound-on-film process on 6 August 1926. The film highlights Thomas A. Edison and Alexander Graham Bell's efforts that contributed to sound movies and acknowledges the work of Lee De Forest. Brief excerpts from the August 1926 exhibition follow. Clips are then shown from a number of Warner Brothers features, four from the 1920s, the remainder from 1946/47.
Who’s in it. Okay for Sound stars John Barrymore as Don Juan (archive footage), James Cagney as Tommy Powers (archive footage), Anna Case and Thomas A. Edison, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Okay for Sound page.
If you liked it. Fans of Okay for Sound tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Okay for Sound (1946)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Okay for Sound change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Okay for Sound?
- Okay for Sound stars John Barrymore, James Cagney, Anna Case, Thomas A. Edison and Mischa Elman.
- When was Okay for Sound released?
- Okay for Sound was released in 1946, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.