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The Voice That Thrilled the World

1943Movie18 min

DocumentaryHistory
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

A nostalgic history movie about history and show business.

Good for family movie night · kids · teens

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Historical Short Film
  • Sound in Cinema
  • Early Sound Pictures
  • Educational
  • Nostalgic
  • Film History
  • Leon Scott
  • Archival Footage

Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Jean Negulesco
Written by
James Bloodworth
Produced by
Gordon Hollingshead
Music by
Howard Jackson

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 16, 1943 · 18 min · History, Documentary

Released
October 16, 1943
Runtime
18 min
Genres
History, Documentary
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Voice That Thrilled the World worth watching?"

Questions about The Voice That Thrilled the World

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Is The Voice That Thrilled the World worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.5).

Is The Voice That Thrilled the World okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch The Voice That Thrilled the World?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.