The First Sound Film Wasn’t a Talkie
Many people believe that “The Jazz Singer” was the first “talkie,” or film with sound. However, the first film to feature synchronized sound was actually the 1927 film “The Singing Fool.” “The Jazz Singer” was the first feature-length film with synchronized dialogue, but it wasn’t the first film to feature any kind of sound.
The Oscar Statue Wasn’t Always Gold
The Oscar statue is now one of the most recognizable symbols of the film industry, but it wasn’t always so. The first Oscar statues were made of bronze, and it wasn’t until the 1930s that they were coated in gold. The change was made to make the statues more recognizable and valuable, and to help promote the awards show.