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The Voice That Thrilled the World
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The Voice That Thrilled the World Oct 16, 1943

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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Art GilmoreArt Gilmoreas Narrator (voice)
Sheldon JettSheldon Jettas Audience Member (uncredited)
Harold MillerHarold Milleras Audience Member (uncredited)
Edwin TuttleEdwin Tuttleas Audience Member (uncredited)
Giovanni MartinelliGiovanni Martinellias Canio in 'Pagliacci' (segment 'Vesti la giubba') (archive footage)
George ArlissGeorge Arlissas Self (segment 'Disraeli') (archive footage)
John BarrymoreJohn Barrymoreas Self (segments 'Don Juan' & 'Richard III') (archive footage)
Eugenie BessererEugenie Bessereras Self (segment 'The Jazz Singer') (archive footage)
DirectorJean Negulesco
WriterJames Bloodworth

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