Podcasts History This Day in Esoteric Political History "The Jazz Singer" and Hollywood Empire (1927) w/ Walt Hickey

"The Jazz Singer" and Hollywood Empire (1927) w/ Walt Hickey

Published: Oct. 22, 2023, 8:30 a.m.

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It\\u2019s October 22nd. This day in 1927, Americans are flocking to the theaters to watch \\u201cThe Jazz Singer,\\u201d the first major \\u201ctalkie\\u201d film.

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Jody, Niki, and Kellie are joined by Walt Hickey to discuss how Hollywood became a major economic and political force in the aftermath of WWI, and how it the soft power of American entertainment started to shape the world.

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