Television: French Version
Television: French Version

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Television: French Version

1931
Movie
85 min
French

A young inventor who has developed a television set falls in love. Early sound version of this film made in various languages (a not uncommon practice at the time) by Paramount Pictures , all now apparently lost.

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Director: DemidoffGenres: Short, News

Plot Summary

A short documentary showcasing the early days of television broadcasting in France. It features demonstrations of the technology and glimpses into how programs were presented to a nascent audience. The film highlights the novelty and potential of this new medium at the time.

Critical Reception

As a historical short, "Télévision" is primarily of interest for its documentary value, offering a rare look at the origins of television in France. Contemporary reviews, if they existed, would likely have focused on the technological advancements and the novelty of the medium.

What Reviewers Say

  • A valuable historical document of early television.

  • Provides insight into the nascent stages of broadcasting technology.

  • Of interest to students of media history and technological development.

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Fun Fact

This short film is one of the earliest known visual records of television broadcasting experiments in France, predating widespread adoption by several decades.

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