The Illusion of Sound and Picture
The word “illusion” is one of the most patient and long-suffering in common usage. It is a favorite with the official propagandists of the film industry, sharing honors with the appellations, “box-office appeal” and “sure-fire smash.” We have many “illusions” in our industry, but the one for which we all strive is the “illusion of reality,” which is also the ultimate goal of all other forms of synthetic entertainment. Motion pictures, with or without sound, constitute a medium of expression, and accordingly must be governed by certain fundamental rules.
- Print ISSN
- 0097-5834
- Published
- 1930-03
- Content type
- Original Research
- DOI
- 10.5594/J13081
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