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In this episode
- How the technology behind talking pictures actually came together
- Which films defined the moment Hollywood made the switch
- The real industry chaos that silent-era studios had to navigate
- The history of the Old Fashioned cocktail as a bonus story
About this episode
It's finally here! Will got his act together and did the research to bring you the history of Hollywood's transition from silent pictures to talkies. Thanks to listener Eli for the recommendation! Hear all about the advent of the technology as well as some notably important films as Hollywood made the switch. Plus, the history of the Old Fashioned as brought to you by Craig.
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About History. Rated R.
Let's be honest. History is full of f*cked up sh*t. But what are we gonna do, pretend like it never happened? Have a drink with your host, actor and writer Will Sterling, and his more qualified former Presidential Speechwriting co-host, Dr. Craig Smith.
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