Okay for Sound
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.
Top Cast
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John Barrymore
Don Juan (archive footage)
James Cagney
Tommy Powers (archive footage)
Anna Case
Thomas A. Edison
Mischa Elman
William H. Hays
Al Jolson
Giovanni Martinelli
Edward G. Robinson
Roy Smeck
Marion Talley
Jack L. Warner
Efrem Zimbalist Sr.
Violinist
Mary Astor
Adriana (archive footage)
Harold Bauer
Truman Bradley
Jack Carson
Dane Clark
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 7, 1946
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Original Title
- Okay for Sound
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gordon Hollingshead
Department Leadership Roster
Gordon Hollingshead
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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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 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.
Who directed Okay for Sound?
Okay for Sound was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Okay for Sound?
The principal cast of Okay for Sound includes John Barrymore, James Cagney, Anna Case, Thomas A. Edison, Mischa Elman.
When was Okay for Sound released and how long is it?
Okay for Sound was released in 1946 with a total runtime of 20m.