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THE COMING OF SOUND u
public as well as the trade. Those who welcome progress welcome this new art and will plunge eagerly, studiously, and enthusiastically into the task of promoting it to higher levels. As a result we are unquestionably facing a period that will see not only a continued development of sound motion pictures, but also a raising of the level of silent pictures.
There is little question that the technique of the making of pictures will be affected by the introduction of sound, yet the silent motion picture is too well established as a medium of entertainment to vanish because of the new development. It is more likely that the motion picture theatre of to-morrow will render both types of entertainment. There are a number of reasons for offering such a prediction. First, many stories and situations are of a type that do not lend themselves to proper interpretation through speech. This is particularly true of the type of picture which must find a world market, where the problem of different languages raises a barrier. Secondly, the popular star of to-day represents a huge investment of proved screen value, and it would be poor judgment to scrap such talent. Players of personality and charm will continue to find public favour. Finally, there are many patrons who prefer the restful atmosphere and soothing effects of silent motion pictures with no more than musical accompaniment.
Through sound synchronization, on the other hand, a new literature will be brought to the screen. Fresh advances in the technique of motion picture creation, that will appeal to the ear as well as the eye, will make possible a novel mode of expression. Just what, or how, we cannot now say. No one can estimate at this time the far-reaching effect of such a development. Yet one may venture to suggest that the technique will take the best practices of the stage as well as the screen; and that out of it all will evolve