CASE SOUND TESTS

by Theodore CASE
1924-1925 / 35mm / b&w / sound / 1S / 10' 10

“An engineering graduate of Yale University, Theodore Case assisted Lee de Forest in developing sound-on-film called 'Phonofilm.' Falling out with de Forest, Case and associate E.I. Sponable then built a laboratory behind Case’s family home in Auburn, New York, where they developed their own optical sound film system. Sold to William Fox, it was commercially exploited as 'Movietone' with sensational results.” - David Shepard

Selections:
Microphone tests #1 - Case in suit and tie
Harmonica player - man with moustache
Harp player with horn
Gus Viser and his singing duck
Microphone test #2 - close up of Case
Ukulele player - “Yes sir that’s my baby now.”
Microphone test #3 - Case in tuxedo

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distribution format Digital file on server (FHD)
version restored version
duration 11' 30
screen 16/9 (single screen)
speed 24 fps
sound sound
rental fee 45,00 €