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Sound Test for Blackmail

1929 · Alfred Hitchcock

Lunatics in Politics

1920 · Richard Smith

1929

Year

1920

United Kingdom

Country

United States

6.8

IMDb

4.4

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Cult Score

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Documentary, Short

Genres

Short, Comedy

Alfred Hitchcock

Director

Richard Smith

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Writers

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Main Cast

Richard Smith, Rose Burkhardt, Alice Howell, Tommy Flynn

Sound Test for Blackmail Synopsis

Alfred Hitchcock makes an experiment in this short film where he uses the sound device for the first time in a motion picture of his own. This is a sound test where the master of suspense and actress Anny Ondra have some humored dialogues, just checking the sound quality designed for Hitchcock's first talkie picture, the classic Blackmail (1929).

Lunatics in Politics Synopsis

Two female candidates for Chief of Police live across the hall from each other, and their political rivalry follows them home, leading to plenty of hi-jinks.

Verdict & Recommendation

"Sound Test for Blackmail" holds a slight edge in general audience appreciation, but "Lunatics in Politics" offers its own unique cult appeal.

Suggested Watch:

Sound Test for Blackmail

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