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 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)