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A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound is a 1940 documentary starring Douglas Shearer, Mickey Rooney and James Stewart. It runs 11 minutes.

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Runtime
11 min
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
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The story

What Is A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound About?

The premise of A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound without spoilers.

A short documentary presented and directed by MGM sound engineer Douglas Shearer takes viewers behind the scenes of early talkies, revealing how the audio track of a talking picture is recorded, mixed and synchronized to the visual image, showcasing the technical craft of sound production.

A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound Themes & Keywords

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  • narration
  • violinist
  • thomas alva edison
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  • sound recording
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  • phonograph
  • movie director
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Cast & crew

A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound Cast

Douglas Shearer leads the cast, with Mickey Rooney and James Stewart.

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A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound Trailers & Videos

The trailer of A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound.

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A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound Also Known As

Also known as “O Milagre do Som”.

Also known as
  • O Milagre do Som

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A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast and post-credit scenes of A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound?

A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound runs 11 minutes.

When was A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound released?

A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound was released on October 24, 1940.

Who is in the cast of A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound?

A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound stars Douglas Shearer, Mickey Rooney and James Stewart, among 41 credited actors.

Does A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound have a post-credit scene?

No. A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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