The First Sound Film Was NOT The Jazz Singer

Film enthusiasts often cite Alan Crosland's The Jazz Singer as the movie that first introduced sound to the cinematic medium and thus revolutionized the art form. While it is true that The Jazz Singer made a loud splash in Hollywood upon its 1927 release, the true origins of sound film are not so absolute. The technology was not a complete novelty when The Jazz Singer first hit theaters, and likewise, it still had a long road ahead of it after the credits rolled.