The Entertainment Value of the Sound Movie

THE motion picture is being born all over again. Sound synchronization is bringing to the motion picture theatre a second chapter of progress, not alone because of the great interest shown by the public in sound synchronization but because of the re-created interest that it has brought to the entire industry. The advent of sound or talking motion pictures has resulted in the quickening of the pulse of many in every department of motion picture production. All in the motion picture world are taking stock of themselves and are giving more serious thought than ever to their future. They all realize that they must adjust themselves to the new conditions brought on because of this development. Therefore, if sound synchronization accomplishes nothing else, it has brought a new note of responsibility to the industry, and consequently it will mean that we are facing a period that will see not alone a continued development of sound motion pictures but also the raising of the level of the silent motion pictures. It is to be expected that the advocates of the silent motion picture will make every effort to hold their place with the public. All this will result in a higher standard of entertainment, be it silent or with sound. This cannot help but hold the attention of the public, and the new condition brought about should therefore benefit everyone.

Print ISSN

0096-6460

Published

1928-09

Content type

Original Research

DOI

10.5594/J13123