

The Voice That Thrilled the World
194318m5.8(4)
HistoryDocumentary
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.
Director: Jean Negulesco
Writer: James Bloodworth
Top Cast
Art GilmoreNarrator (voice)Sheldon JettAudience Member (uncredited)
Harold MillerAudience Member (uncredited)Edwin TuttleAudience Member (uncredited)
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)Similar Titles

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