Summary In 1927 Al Jolson sang and spoke in The Jazz Singer and the sound era had officially arrived. Hollywood was in panic. How would the silent stars adapt to the new medium? Broadway actors moved west in droves. For a while the sound man was king. With the primitive sound equipment words dominated the action.
Directed : Unknown
Written : Unknown
Stars : Clint Eastwood John Huston Roger Corman Barry Norman
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Jan 24, 1988
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Turner Broadcasting System (TBS)
Summary In 1927 Al Jolson sang and spoke in The Jazz Singer and the sound era had officially arrived. Hollywood was in panic. How would the silent stars adapt to the new medium? Broadway actors moved west in droves. For a while the sound man was king. With the primitive sound equipment words dominated the action.
Genres : Documentary
Release date : Jan 24, 1988
Countries of origin : United Kingdom
Language : English
Production companies : British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Turner Broadcasting System (TBS)
