Okay for Sound(1946)
Okay for Sound Synopsis
This short was released in connection with the 20th anniversary of Warner Brothers' first exhibition of the Vitaphone sound-on-film process on 6 August 1926. The film highlights Thomas A. Edison and Alexander Graham Bell's efforts that contributed to sound movies and acknowledges the work of Lee De Forest. Brief excerpts from the August 1926 exhibition follow. Clips are then shown from a number of Warner Brothers features, four from the 1920s, the remainder from 1946/47.
Okay for Sound (1946) is a history and documentary film, released on September 7, 1946 with a runtime of 20m. It stars John Barrymore, James Cagney, Anna Case and Thomas A. Edison. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Producers:
- Gordon Hollingshead
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
Okay for Sound Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Barrymore
as Don Juan (archive footage)
James Cagney
as Tommy Powers (archive footage)
Anna Case
Thomas A. Edison
Mischa Elman
William H. Hays
Al Jolson
Giovanni Martinelli
Edward G. Robinson
- Roy Smeck
Roy Smeck
Marion Talley
Jack L. Warner
Key crew
produced by Gordon Hollingshead.
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Okay for Sound Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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Okay for Sound – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Okay for Sound?
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The main cast of Okay for Sound (1946) includes John Barrymore, James Cagney, Anna Case, Thomas A. Edison and Mischa Elman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Okay for Sound released?
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Okay for Sound was released on September 7, 1946 and runs for 20m.
Is Okay for Sound worth watching?
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Okay for Sound (1946) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.