
In 1929, stars from silent films, early talkies and Broadway joined in a musical revue where audiences could finally hear them speak. Frank Fay hosted 70+ celebrities, including Rin-Tin-Tin, performing various acts.


Is this even a movie? Honestly, if you are looking for a story with a beginning and an end, don't even bother with this one. You will be bored out of your mind within ten minutes. But if you are the kind of person who likes looking at old photos or wondering what people sounded like a hundred years ago, this is basical...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

John G. Adolfi

John G. Adolfi
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"Is this even a movie? Honestly, if you are looking for a story with a beginning and an end, don't even bother with this one. You will be bored out of your mind within ten minutes. But if you are the kind of person who likes looking at old photos or wondering what people sounded like a hundred years ago, this is basically a gold mine. It is less of a film and more of a giant, sparkly junk drawer of early Hollywood history. The whole thing is hosted by Frank Fay, who has this weird, smug energy th..."
William Shakespeare, Frank Fay, J. Keirn Brennan
United States

