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Talkies Remembered as Hollywood Recollects Early Sound Era
Hollywood veterans recall the drastic shift from silent films to talkies. They recount acting changes, microphone mishaps, outdoor recording problems, and the rise of sound technology. Davey Lee, once “Sonny Boy,” returns as a war veteran to minimal recognition but recalls the familiar movie-set smell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Chaplin
Harpo Marx
John Gilbert
Paul Lukas
Hungary
Greta Garbo
Joan Crawford
Dolores Costello
Buck Jones
Hoot Gibson
Tom Mix
Tom
Jack Holt
Jack
Mike
Davey Lee
Sonny Boy
al Jolson
Davey
University of Southern California
Hollywood