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Metro Movietone Revue #3
Early MGM sound short featuring vaudeville acts Frances White, The Ponce Sisters, The Reynold Sisters, Joseph Regan, and Jack Pepper.
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Plot Summary
This short film is the third installment in the Metro Movietone Revue series, showcasing a collection of musical numbers and variety acts. It features performances designed to highlight the novelty of synchronized sound in cinema.
Critical Reception
As a short film from 1930, critical reception was largely focused on the technical achievement of sound synchronization rather than artistic merit. These revues were popular for their entertainment value and ability to showcase emerging talent.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its early sound technology.
Considered an entertaining showcase of musical and comedic talent.
Reflects the novelty and excitement surrounding the advent of 'talkies'.
Google audience: Information on specific Google user reviews for this 1930 short film is not available.
Fun Fact
The Movietone process, used in these revues, was a sound-on-film system that allowed for synchronized audio and picture, a revolutionary technology at the time.
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