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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.
Top Cast
Art Gilmore as Narrator (voice)
Sheldon Jett as Audience Member (uncredited)
Harold Miller as Audience Member (uncredited)
Edwin Tuttle as Audience Member (uncredited)
Giovanni Martinelli as Canio in 'Pagliacci' (segment 'Vesti la giubba') (archive footage)
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