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Hollywood in 1927

The arrival of commercially successful synchronized sound changes production and exhibition almost overnight.

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1927 · Musical drama

The Jazz Singer

A landmark early sound feature whose success accelerated Hollywood’s transition to synchronized dialogue and song.

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