The Voice That Thrilled the World
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 Billed Cast
Art Gilmore
Narrator (voice)
Sheldon Jett
Audience Member (uncredited)
Harold Miller
Audience Member (uncredited)
Edwin Tuttle
Audience Member (uncredited)
Giovanni Martinelli
Canio in 'Pagliacci' (segment 'Vesti la giubba') (archive footage)
Featured Crew
Thomas Pratt
Editor
James Bloodworth
Writer
Gordon Hollingshead
Producer
Jean Negulesco
Director
Roland E. Hill Sr.
Art Direction
Howard Jackson
Music
Sidney Hickox
Director of Photography