The Story of Film: An Odyssey (2011)

S1E4 The Arrival of Sound

The arrival of sound in the 1930s transforms the film industry. We witness the emergence of various new genres, including screwball comedies, gangster films, horror, westerns, and musicals, while discovering the versatility of Howard Hawks, a master of many. Alfred Hitchcock finds his artistic voice, and French filmmakers excel in creating captivating atmospheres.