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The Late Book: Speed of Sound

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Paul Birchard reads the first of five extracts from
Scott Eyman 's acclaimed account of one of the most turbulent periods in Hollywood history-the talkie revolution, In the late summer of 1927 the silent film was at the height of its aesthetic and commercial success. But in October, the release of The Jazz Singerwas to change everything. Producer David Jackson Young. Abridged by Paul Birchard

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Unknown:
Paul Birchard
Unknown:
Scott Eyman
Producer:
David Jackson Young.
Abridged By:
Paul Birchard
Source: Radio Times

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