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In the first decade of sound, the factory that furnished optimism had to vouchsafe that every fool had a chance. That was despite the mounting experience of millions in the new land facing grim prospects...Hollywood said it was telling encouraging stories. But a few detected the outlines of fraudulent advertising..(That)could be sustained only if everyone anticipated winning. And so an engine of fantasy was ordained.
— Jul 16, 2026 04:03PM
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..In that newsreel of Dempsey vs. Tunney you can’t hear the punches, the bell, or the count; when John Gilbert kisses Garbo you can’t hear the friction of the mouths as if they are hopes. Aren’t we ready to hear them breathing?”
— Jul 14, 2026 04:40PM
..In that newsreel of Dempsey vs. Tunney you can’t hear the punches, the bell, or the count; when John Gilbert kisses Garbo you can’t hear the friction of the mouths as if they are hopes. Aren’t we ready to hear them breathing?”
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“There had always been sound at the movies. You could hear the rattle of early projectors. The customers chatted..translated inter-titles…others talked back to the screen; they laughed and cheered…barked at Rin Tin Tin. There was music..but an absence of sound that couldnt last…”
— Jul 14, 2026 04:37PM