Listen To This (1978)

The film discusses the historical development of sound in motion pictures, highlighting key milestones in the evolution of talking films. It mentions the challenges faced by early filmmakers, the technological advancements required for sound synchronization, and the pivotal role of “The Jazz Singer” in marking the transition from silent films to “talkies.” Innovations like the condenser microphone and the Vitaphone system were crucial in this transformation, leading to the public’s increasing acceptance of sound films by the late 1920s.

Keywords
sound motion pictures, talking pictures, The Jazz Singer, Vitaphone, technology, film history, synchronization, Al Jolson, condenser microphone, silent films, 1920s, film industry

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