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Selects: Some Movies That Changed Filmmaking

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The Revolution of Synchronized Sound in Film

This chapter explores the innovative Vitaphone technology that synchronized sound with film, reshaping the filmmaking landscape of the late 1920s. It also examines the financial success of this advancement and the ensuing debate over its eligibility for the Best Picture Oscar amidst the silent film transition.

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