The arrival of pre-recorded,synchronized sound in 1927 allowed filmmakers at last to begin making cinema into a highly sophisticated visual medium.

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The arrival of pre-recorded, synchronized sound in 1927 (with films like "The Jazz Singer") actually marked the beginning of sound films, or "talkies," which integrated dialogue and music directly into movies. Prior to this, cinema was already a highly sophisticated visual medium, with filmmakers relying on visual storytelling techniques, intertitles, and live musical accompaniments to convey their narratives.

The Arrival of Pre-Recorded,synchronized Sound in 1927 Allowed Filmmakers at Last