talkie: an LM from 1930
The article discusses the significance of the 1930 talkie, a landmark in film history. It highlights the technological advancements that made sound films possible and their impact on the film industry. The piece reflects on how this innovation transformed storytelling in cinema.
- ▪The 1930 talkie marked a pivotal moment in film history by introducing synchronized sound.
- ▪Technological advancements in sound recording and playback were crucial for the success of talkies.
- ▪The transition from silent films to talkies changed the way stories were told in cinema.
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talkie: an LM from 1930 by Tyler Cowen April 28, 2026 at 7:37 am in History Web/Tech Here is the link, with explanation. 58 Comments Facebook Twitter RSS Feed print Comments Sort by Top Sort by Recent Sort by Controversial <article class="blog-comment depth-<%= model.depth %>" id="blog-comment-<%= model.id %>" data-user-vote="<%= model.user_vote %>" data-vote-count="<%= model.vote_count %>" data-vote-total="<%= model.vote_total %>" data-updoots="<%= model.updoots %>" data-downboops="<%= model.downboops %>"> <div class="byline"> <div class="comment-meta"> <h3 class="comment-author"><%= model.author %></h3> <time class="comment-date" datetime=""><%= model.date %></time> </div> <table class="comment-voting"> <tr> <td> <button class="comment-vote" data-post-id="92913" <% if(model.user_vote…
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