| VOICE GRAFTING HMV studios | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 6911 |
| Catalog #: | 194280 | |
| Clip Number: | 194280-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | PSP 768 | |
| Timecode: | 01:42:08 - 01:45:07 | |
| Location: | HMV studios, London. | |
| Year Shot: | 1932 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | ENTERTAINMENT/RECORDING INDUSTRY: Equipment ENTERTAINMENT/RECORDING INDUSTRY: Production LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London | |
| Description: | Titles read: "VOICE GRAFTING - the latest miracle of 'sound' science ('Pagliacci' excerpt reproduced by courtesy of Ascherburg, Hopwood and Crew). HMV studios, London. M/S of man standing next to gramophone player. He says the most wonderful voice the world has ever known is that of Carruso (?). The man plays one of his records on old gramophone ('On With the Motley' ?). Good M/Ss of recording engineers at work in sound room, various large dials and buttons on display. M/S of man in white coat on telephone. He says, "Already Douglas, going down." The man lowers a small lever. M/S of man with earphones on, he turns knob. M/S of orchestra playing in studio to Carruso's record. M/S of man standing next to new record player. He plays the new version of record which is much clearer. C/Us of the record spinning on turntable and M/S of man listening intently. | |
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