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Shaw Talks for Movietone News

Synopsis

Famous author George Bernard Shaw's monologue to an audience on a variety of topics, including his impression of Mussolini's stern facial expressions. TITLE CARDS READ "1927. SHAW TALKS FOR MOVIETONE Several months before 'The Jazz Singer' appeared, sound films of current events and of interview with eminent figures of the day had been issued by the Fox Film Corporation. The voice in the interview given here is recorded with a precision rare in the early talkies. / William Fox Has the Honor to Present / The World's Outstanding Literary Genius / GEORGE BERNARD SHAW / First Appearance in America Recorded by Fox Case Movietone Western Electric System"

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George Bernard Shaw, sonore, 1928

Type: Clip • Published 2017-02-20

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

June 24, 1928

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Jack Connolly, George Bernard Shaw
Original Title
Shaw Talks for Movietone News
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
5m
Production Studios
Fox Case Movietone

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Jack Connolly, George Bernard Shaw

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Jack Connolly

Director

George Bernard Shaw

George Bernard Shaw

Director

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What is Shaw Talks for Movietone News about?

Famous author George Bernard Shaw's monologue to an audience on a variety of topics, including his impression of Mussolini's stern facial expressions. TITLE CARDS READ "1927. SHAW TALKS FOR MOVIETONE Several months before 'The Jazz Singer' appeared, sound films of current events and of interview with eminent figures of the day had been issued by the Fox Film Corporation. The voice in the interview given here is recorded with a precision rare in the early talkies. / William Fox Has the Honor to Present / The World's Outstanding Literary Genius / GEORGE BERNARD SHAW / First Appearance in America Recorded by Fox Case Movietone Western Electric System"

Who directed Shaw Talks for Movietone News?

Shaw Talks for Movietone News was directed by Jack Connolly, George Bernard Shaw.

Who stars in Shaw Talks for Movietone News?

The principal cast of Shaw Talks for Movietone News includes Not specified.

When was Shaw Talks for Movietone News released and how long is it?

Shaw Talks for Movietone News was released in 1928 with a total runtime of 5m.