The Voice That Thrilled the World (1943) is a history, documentary directed by Jean Negulesco rated 6.0/10.
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.
Released: 1943-10-16
Duration: 0h 18m
Genre: History, Documentary
Country: United States of America
Director: Jean Negulesco
Writer: James Bloodworth
Cast: Art Gilmore, Sheldon Jett, Harold Miller, Edwin Tuttle
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
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)
George Arliss
Self (segment 'Disraeli') (archive footage)
John Barrymore
Self (segments 'Don Juan' & 'Richard III') (archive footage)
Eugenie Besserer
Self (segment 'The Jazz Singer') (archive footage)
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