Okay for Sound
Originally released in 1946. Okay for Sound is a history/documentary film. At just 20 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring John Barrymore, James Cagney, and Anna Case
Synopsis
This short was released in connection with the 20th anniversary of Warner Brothers' first exhibition of the Vitaphone sound-on-film process on 6 August 1926. The film highlights Thomas A. Edison and Alexander Graham Bell's efforts that contributed to sound movies and acknowledges the work of Lee De Forest. Brief excerpts from the August 1926 exhibition follow. Clips are then shown from a number of Warner Brothers features, four from the 1920s, the remainder from 1946/47.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 7, 1946
79 years ago
Runtime
0h 20m
20 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Okay for Sound about?
This short was released in connection with the 20th anniversary of Warner Brothers' first exhibition of the Vitaphone sound-on-film process on 6 August 1926. The film highlights Thomas A. Edison an...
How long is Okay for Sound?
Okay for Sound has a runtime of 0 hours and 20 minutes (20 minutes total).
When was Okay for Sound released?
Okay for Sound was released on September 7, 1946 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Okay for Sound?
The main cast of Okay for Sound includes John Barrymore, James Cagney, Anna Case, Thomas A. Edison, Mischa Elman.