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[Lee de Forest Phonofilm Introduction]
Also known as [Lee de Forest]
(1922) United States of America
B&W : Short film
Directed by [?] Lee de Forest?

Cast: Lee de Forest [himself].

De Forest Phonofilm, Incorporated, production; distributed by De Forest Phonofilm, Incorporated. / Produced by Lee de Forest. / Phonofilm 35mm spherical format. Phonofilm sound-on-film synchronized sound system. / Full-sound film.

Experimental.

Synopsis: De Forest is speaking, seated against a dark background, in this test film.

Survival status: (unknown)

Current rights holder: Public domain [USA].

Keywords: Early sound film - Synchronized sound film

Listing updated: 16 October 2011.

References: Zouary-DeForest p. 185 : Website-IMDb.