The Silent Films Era The term silent film is a retronym—a term created to retroactively distinguish something from later developments. Early sound films, starting with The Jazz Singer in 1927, were variously referred to as the "talkies", "sound films", or "talking pictures". The idea of combining motion pictures with recorded sound is older than film (it was suggested almost immediately after Edison introduced the phonograph in 1877), and some early experiments had the projectionist manually adj

It's showtime! 🎭 Officially opened in the late 1920s, Sydney’s State Theatre is one of the city’s grandest venues. With ornate interiors featuring a mix of design styles, stepping through the theatre’s doors feels like you’re transported into a bygone era. Check out some of the great shows coming up at the State Theatre: 🎭 Air Supply, September 9. 🎭 Dracula, September 11-12. 🎭 Ross Noble, September 13. 🎭 Menopause The Musical, September 19 to October 5. ID: A montage showcasing the interior