
Hollywood stars attend the premiere of the 1927 film "The Jazz Singer"..
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The Verdict: A Museum Piece for the ObsessiveIf you are looking for a narrative experience, you are in the wrong place. However, if you want to see the exact moment the silent era began to draw its final breath, the John Miljan: Vitaphone Trailer Announcement is an essential seven minutes. It is worth watching for anyo...

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"The Verdict: A Museum Piece for the ObsessiveIf you are looking for a narrative experience, you are in the wrong place. However, if you want to see the exact moment the silent era began to draw its final breath, the John Miljan: Vitaphone Trailer Announcement is an essential seven minutes. It is worth watching for anyone fascinated by the technical evolution of Hollywood or the sheer awkwardness of performers transitioning from pantomime to speech. Casual viewers will likely find it dry, but for..."


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