A century of sound : the history of sound in motion pictures. Part 1, Beginning, 1876-1932 / UCLA Film & Television Archive and the Rick Chace Foundation ; written, produced and directed by Robert Gitt.
Publisher:
Regents of the University of California and the Rick Chace Foundation,
Copyright Date:
℗♭2007
Description:
1 videodisc (183 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Hollywood stars and the transition to sound. George Groves' oral history.
Notes:
Presenter, Robert Gitt. Special features include: Hollywood stars and the transition to sound; George Groves' oral history; a time line, and a bibliography.
Summary:
Part 1 of a three-part program that takes a comprehensive look at sound in motion pictures. Part 1 begins with the 1876 invention of the phonograph and chronicles the development of motion picture recording, production, and exhibition technology through 1932, featuring unique and rarely seen film excerpts showing the progress of recording methods.
OCLC:
(OCoLC)756913158
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.