The Soundman
“The inside story of studio magic!”
Synopsis
This short on movie sound men starts with a short history of sound in the movies. We then see how the different jobs in the sound department contribute to the finished film. They start with the technicians, who record the original sounds, and end with the re-recording mixer who takes several different tracks and blends them into a single soundtrack. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting, and Recorded Sound Division in 2012.
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 13, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Aaron Stell
- Screenplay & Story
- Grant Leenhouts, Jack Roberts
- Original Title
- The Soundman
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 10m
- Production Studios
- Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (AMPAS)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Aaron Stell
Grant Leenhouts, Jack Roberts
Aaron Stell
Grant Leenhouts
Department Leadership Roster
Aaron Stell
Director
Aaron Stell
Editor
Grant Leenhouts
Writer
Jack Roberts
Writer
Grant Leenhouts
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Soundman.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Soundman
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What is The Soundman about?
This short on movie sound men starts with a short history of sound in the movies. We then see how the different jobs in the sound department contribute to the finished film. They start with the technicians, who record the original sounds, and end with the re-recording mixer who takes several different tracks and blends them into a single soundtrack. Preserved by the Academy Film Archive in partnership with Library of Congress Motion Picture, Broadcasting, and Recorded Sound Division in 2012.
Who directed The Soundman?
The Soundman was directed by Aaron Stell.
Who stars in The Soundman?
The principal cast of The Soundman includes Not specified.
When was The Soundman released and how long is it?
The Soundman was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 10m.