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When the Talkies Were Young

A nostalgic journey through the early days of sound film, showcasing iconic movie scenes from five vintage films, including James Cagney's early performance alongside Joan Blondell in "Sinner's Holiday" and a young star's breakout role in "20,000 Years in Sing Sing&q...

Warner Brothers revisits the pioneering era of talkies, showcasing iconic films and introducing legendary stars. The documentary features clips from five landmark movies: "Sinner's Holiday", "20,000 Years in Sing Sing", "Five Star Final", "Night Nurse", and "Svengali". Each film is summarized, highlighting the early work of renowned actors like James Cagney, Spencer Tracy, Bette Davis, Edward G. Robinson, Barbara Stanwyck, Clark Gable, John Barrymore, and Marian Marsh.

Info about When the Talkies Were Young

Studio(s): Warner Bros. Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Apr 29, 1955

Production Country: United States

Genres:History, Short