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The Voice That Thrilled the World

53% | Oct 16, 1943 | History, Documentary

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.

Featured Crew

Gordon Hollingshead
Producer
Howard Jackson
Music

Cast

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

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