Asked by DR KARAM OTAIBI on Jun 14, 2024
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What was special about the 1927 film The Jazz Singer?
A) For the first time in history a movie featured Jazz.
B) It showed the first interracial romance in the history of American movies.
C) It came with sound and included extended dialogue.
D) It was Rudolph Valentino's last movie.
The Jazz Singer
A landmark 1927 film known for being the first feature-length motion picture with not only a synchronized recorded music score but also lip-synchronous singing and speech.
Extended Dialogue
A prolonged conversation or discussion, typically aimed at reaching a deeper understanding or resolving complex issues.
- Assess how the progression of technology and media influences societal dynamics.
- Discern pivotal economic, social, and cultural evolutions in the 1920s.
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BH
Bianca HaffnerJun 17, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The Jazz Singer was special because it was the first feature-length motion picture with synchronized dialogue sequences, marking the beginning of the sound era in cinema.
Learning Objectives
- Assess how the progression of technology and media influences societal dynamics.
- Discern pivotal economic, social, and cultural evolutions in the 1920s.