The Rise of Talkies: How Sound Technology Revolutionized Cinema

Talkies refers to talking pictures or sound films, which were movies that featured synchronized dialogue and music. These were films that used audio recordings of actors' voices and other sounds to accompany the visual elements on screen. The term "talkies" was coined in the early 1920s, when these types of films began to gain popularity and replace silent movies as the dominant form of cinema.

Before the advent of talkies, movies were silent and relied on title cards and live music to provide context and atmosphere. With the introduction of sound technology, actors' voices and other sounds could be recorded and played back during the film, creating a more immersive and realistic experience for audiences. The first talkie was released in 1927 and revolutionized the film industry, leading to the decline of silent movies and the rise of "talking pictures" as the norm.