A century of sound : the history of sound in motion pictures / UCLA Film & Television Archive and The Rick Chace Foundation ; writer, producer, director, Robert Gitt.
Publisher:
Regents of the University of California and The Rick Chace Foundation,
Copyright Date:
2007-
Description:
videodiscs : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Presenter, Robert Gitt. Special features include: pt. 1. Hollywood stars and the transition to sound, George Groves' oral history, a time line, and a bibliography.
Contents:
[pt. 1] The beginning: 1876-1932 (183 min.)
Summary:
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)173612857
Locations:
OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)
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.