So, *Smiles* from 1929. Is it worth tracking down? Probably not for everyone, honestly. If you're into deep dives into early sound film or just have a soft spot for really old-school barbershop quartets, maybe. Anyone else might find it a bit… **thin**. Like, really thin. 🤏 This is one of those early talkies where th...
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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.
Dave Fleischer
Malcolm St. Clair
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"So, *Smiles* from 1929. Is it worth tracking down? Probably not for everyone, honestly. If you're into deep dives into early sound film or just have a soft spot for really old-school barbershop quartets, maybe. Anyone else might find it a bit… **thin**. Like, really thin. 🤏 This is one of those early talkies where the novelty of sound *is* the main event. It’s barely a few minutes long. You get a title card, then boom, a barbershop quartet standing pretty much still, singing their hearts out. ..."
