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The Voice That Thrilled the World (1943)

1943-01-01 · 18m · EN
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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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Jean NegulescoDirectorJames BloodworthWriter

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Art GilmoreArt GilmoreNarrator (voice)Sheldon JettSheldon JettAudience Member (uncredited)Harold MillerHarold MillerAudience Member (uncredited)Edwin TuttleEdwin TuttleAudience Member (uncredited)Giovanni MartinelliGiovanni MartinelliCanio in 'Pagliacci' (segment 'Vesti la giubba') (archive footage)George ArlissGeorge ArlissSelf (segment 'Disraeli') (archive footage)John BarrymoreJohn BarrymoreSelf (segments 'Don Juan' & 'Richard III') (archive footage)Eugenie BessererEugenie BessererSelf (segment 'The Jazz Singer') (archive footage)James CagneyJames CagneySelf (segment 'Yankee Doodle Dandy') (archive footage)Jeanne CagneyJeanne CagneyHerself (segment 'Yankee Doodle Dandy') (archive footage)Gary CooperGary CooperSelf (segment 'Sergeant York') (archive footage)Bette DavisBette DavisSelf (segment 'Dangerous') (archive footage)

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What is The Voice That Thrilled the World about?

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.

How long is The Voice That Thrilled the World?

The Voice That Thrilled the World has a runtime of 18 minutes.