When the Talkies Were Young
Synopsis
Warner Brothers looks back to the early days of talking pictures. Dwight Weist narrates film clips from five movies: "Sinner's Holiday," introducing James Cagney with a glimpse of Joan Blondell, "20,000 Years in Sing Sing," with a young Spencer Tracy and a younger Bette Davis, "Five Star Final," with Edward G. Robinson and a cameo from Boris Karloff, "Night Nurse," starring Barbara Stanwyck with a small role for Clark Gable, and "Svengali," with John Barrymore and Marian Marsh. Each movie is summarized and each star celebrated for work early in the history of sound cinema.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 29, 1955
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Youngson
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Youngson
- Original Title
- When the Talkies Were Young
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Youngson
Robert Youngson
Albert Helmes
Robert Youngson
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Youngson
Writer
Albert Helmes
Editor
Robert Youngson
Producer
Robert Youngson
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About When the Talkies Were Young
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is When the Talkies Were Young about?
Warner Brothers looks back to the early days of talking pictures. Dwight Weist narrates film clips from five movies: "Sinner's Holiday," introducing James Cagney with a glimpse of Joan Blondell, "20,000 Years in Sing Sing," with a young Spencer Tracy and a younger Bette Davis, "Five Star Final," with Edward G. Robinson and a cameo from Boris Karloff, "Night Nurse," starring Barbara Stanwyck with a small role for Clark Gable, and "Svengali," with John Barrymore and Marian Marsh. Each movie is summarized and each star celebrated for work early in the history of sound cinema.
Who directed When the Talkies Were Young?
When the Talkies Were Young was directed by Robert Youngson.
Who stars in When the Talkies Were Young?
The principal cast of When the Talkies Were Young includes Dwight Weist.
When was When the Talkies Were Young released and how long is it?
When the Talkies Were Young was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 20m.