Working on first 'Talkies'

Working on first 'Talkies'

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11th Grade - University

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The transcript introduces key figures from RCA and Bell Labs, including Doctor Lee, Deforest, Theodore Case, Earl Spawnable, Donald McKenzie, and Edward Winter. It highlights the significant contribution of Sam Warner, who, using Bell Labs equipment, produced a groundbreaking film in 1927, trademarked as Vitaphone, marking a revolutionary moment in movie history.

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Who are the key individuals mentioned in the text related to the RCA research staff?

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Which engineers from Bell Laboratories are mentioned in the text?

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What significant event in film history is associated with Sam Warner and Bell Laboratories?

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What equipment did Sam Warner use to produce the revolutionary picture?

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What was the name of the film trademarked by the revolutionary picture produced in 1927?

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