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When the Talkies Were Young

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1955-04-29
20m
English
Released
Warner Bros. Pictures

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Warner Brothers looks back to the early days of talking pictures. Dwight Weist narrates film clips from five movies: "Sinner's Holiday," introducing James Cagney with a glimpse of Joan Blondell, "20,000 Years in Sing Sing," with a young Spencer Tracy and a younger Bette Davis, "Five Star Final," with Edward G. Robinson and a cameo from Boris Karloff, "Night Nurse," starring Barbara Stanwyck with a small role for Clark Gable, and "Svengali," with John Barrymore and Marian Marsh. Each movie is summarized and each star celebrated for work early in the history of sound cinema.

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Stream When the Talkies Were Young online free in HD on CineFlixo. A well-rated documentary and history movie originally produced in Inglés and released in 1955, it's earned a solid 7.0/10 from 2 viewers worldwide.

About When the Talkies Were Young

Warner Brothers looks back to the early days of talking pictures. Dwight Weist narrates film clips from five movies: "Sinner's Holiday," introducing James Cagney with a glimpse of Joan Blondell, "20,000 Years in Sing Sing," with a young Spencer Tracy and a younger Bette Davis, "Five Star Final," with Edward G. Robinson and a cameo from Boris Karloff, "Night Nurse," starring Barbara Stanwyck with a small role for Clark Gable, and "Svengali," with John Barrymore and Marian Marsh. Each movie is summarized and each star celebrated for work early in the history of sound cinema. Running 20 minutes.

When the Talkies Were Young Cast and Characters

The cast features Dwight Weist (as Narrator (voice)). Their performances are a major reason When the Talkies Were Young has built such a passionate audience.

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When the Talkies Were Young flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is a tone and style that's hard to find elsewhere. If you enjoy Inglés storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is When the Talkies Were Young?

When the Talkies Were Young runs for 20 minutes (about 0.3 hour).

Is When the Talkies Were Young good? What's the rating?

When the Talkies Were Young holds a 7.0/10 rating based on 2 reviews — well above average.

Who is in the cast of When the Talkies Were Young?

The main cast includes Dwight Weist.

Is When the Talkies Were Young available in Inglés?

Yes — When the Talkies Were Young was originally produced in Inglés and that's the version you'll stream here on CineFlixo. English subtitles are provided when available.

When was When the Talkies Were Young released?

When the Talkies Were Young was released in 1955.

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What is When the Talkies Were Young about?

When the Talkies Were Young is a Documentary/History English-language film. Warner Brothers looks back to the early days of talking pictures. Dwight Weist narrates film clips from five movies: "Sinner's Holiday," introducing James Cagney with a glimpse of Joan Blondell, "20,000 Years in Sing Sing," with a young Spencer Tracy and a younger Bette Davis, "Five Star Final," with Edward G. Robinson and a cameo from Boris Karloff, "Night Nurse," starring Barbara Stanwyck with a small role for Clark Gable, and "Svengali," with John Barrymore and Marian Marsh. Each movie is summarized and each star celebrated for work early in the history of sound cinema.

When was When the Talkies Were Young released?

When the Talkies Were Young was released on April 29, 1955. It has a runtime of 20m. The film was produced by Warner Bros. Pictures.

Who stars in When the Talkies Were Young?

When the Talkies Were Young stars Dwight Weist. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

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