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Okay for Sound
This short was released in connection with the 20th anniversary of Warner Brothers' first exhibition of the Vitaphone sound-on-film process on 6 August 1926. The film highlights Thomas A. Edison and Alexander Graham Bell's efforts that contributed to sound movies and acknowledges the work of Lee De Forest. Brief excerpts from the August 1926 exhibition follow. Clips are then shown from a number of Warner Brothers features, four from the 1920s, the remainder from 1946/47.
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Plot Summary
In this Western short, a former Texas Ranger is framed for a murder he didn't commit. He must find a way to clear his name and expose the real killer before he's brought to justice. Along the way, he relies on his trusty sidekick and his own wits to navigate the dangerous situation.
Critical Reception
As a short Western, 'Okay for Sound' was likely produced for B-movie audiences and its reception would have been in line with other films of its genre and era. It offered simple entertainment and action characteristic of Johnny Mack Brown's many Westerns.
What Reviewers Say
A standard, albeit brief, Western outing.
Features the typical action and storyline expected from a Johnny Mack Brown short.
Google audience: Audience reviews for this short are scarce, but generally reflect its place as a simple, straightforward Western entertainment.
Fun Fact
John Sturges, who directed this short, would go on to become a highly acclaimed director known for Westerns like 'The Magnificent Seven' and 'The Great Escape'.
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