Vitaphone

British  

/ ˈvaɪtəˌfəʊn /

noun

1. an early technique in commercial film-making in which the accompanying sound was produced by discs

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Example Sentences

It receives only an “honorary” Oscar, as its new Vitaphone technology is thought to give it an unfair advantage in other categories.

From The Wall Street Journal

It was Sam Warner’s idea to team up with the Western Electric company to buy its Vitaphone synchronising system.

From The Guardian

In 1927, brothers Sam and Jack Warner employed the Vitaphone system to produce the first talkie, "The Jazz Singer."

From Los Angeles Times

He kept his theaters up to date with the newest sound technology — Vitaphone, Movie­tone.

From Washington Post

Ron Hutchinson, cofounder and director of the Vitaphone Project, also earned a Film Heritage Award.

From Los Angeles Times