Question

Consider the evolution and impact of sound in movies. Which statements are accurate?

1. The commercial viability of synchronized sound films ('talkies') was established in the mid- to late 1920s, with 'The Jazz Singer' (1927) being a landmark film.
2. Early sound-on-disc systems like Vitaphone offered superior synchronization and quality compared to later sound-on-film technologies.
3. In India, the introduction of sound was a catalyst for the rapid expansion of its film industry.
4. The primary challenges for early sound films included synchronization, sufficient playback volume, and recording fidelity.

• A. 2, 4
• B. ഇവയൊന്നുമല്ല
• C. 1, 3, 4
• D. 1

Answer 1

Answer:

C. 1, 3, 4

The advent of synchronized sound, or 'talkies,' revolutionized filmmaking in the late 1920s. While early attempts at sound films faced significant technical hurdles, including difficulties with synchronization (especially in sound-on-disc systems like Vitaphone), achieving adequate playback volume for large audiences, and ensuring high recording fidelity, innovations in sound-on-film technology eventually led to commercial success. 'The Jazz Singer' (1927) is widely recognized as a pivotal film in this transition. Sound technology had a profound impact globally; in India, it fueled the rapid growth of the film industry, making it one of the most productive in the world. Conversely, some filmmakers and critics in Europe initially viewed the focus on dialogue with suspicion, fearing it would detract from the aesthetic qualities of silent cinema.