Directors and stars through sound era changes
Lloyd Bacon reflects on how sound reshaped careers in Hollywood. He cites Corinne Griffith, Bette Davis, Olivia de Havilland and Hedy Lamarr, noting talent, voice and adaptation determine lasting fame while early stars faded with talkies. He recalls directing 42nd Street and praises Bebe Daniels, plus the shift from silent to sound cinema.
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