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Release Year1940
Runtime0h 11m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary
Votes8
DirectorDouglas Shearer
WritersDouglas Shearer
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsA New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound
About A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound
This short documentary, presented and directed by MGM sound engineer Douglas Shearer, goes behind the scenes to look at how the sound portion of a talking picture is created.
Directed by Douglas Shearer, A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound leans on a strong ensemble — Douglas Shearer, Greer Garson, Clark Gable — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1940.
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