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A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound (1940)

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This short documentary, presented and directed by MGM sound engineer Douglas Shearer, goes behind the scenes to look at how the sound portion of a talking picture is created.

Release Date
October 24, 1940
Runtime
0h 11m
Rating
6.9/10 (7 votes)

Director: Douglas Shearer

Cast: Douglas Shearer, Greer Garson, Clark Gable, Hedy Lamarr, Spencer Tracy, Norma Shearer, Robert Taylor, Conrad Veidt

Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
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A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound

6.9
11 min

This short documentary, presented and directed by MGM sound engineer Douglas Shearer, goes behind the scenes to look at how the sound portion of a talking picture is created.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date10/24/1940
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Douglas Shearer

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Greer Garson

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Clark Gable

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Hedy Lamarr

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Spencer Tracy

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Norma Shearer

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Robert Taylor

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Conrad Veidt

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound about?

This short documentary, presented and directed by MGM sound engineer Douglas Shearer, goes behind the scenes to look at how the sound portion of a talking picture is created.

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

11m

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

October 24, 1940

Who directed A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound?

Douglas Shearer

Who stars in A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound?

Douglas Shearer, Greer Garson, Clark Gable

What genre is A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound?

Documentary

What is A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound rated?

NR