Welcome back to ReelFact Central, where we uncover movie magic! Today, we’re exploring a game-changing moment in film technology: did you know the first feature film with synchronized sound premiered in 1927? Let’s turn up the volume on this fact.

The Jazz Singer (1927), starring Al Jolson, was the first feature-length film to use synchronized dialogue and music, thanks to the Vitaphone sound-on-disc system. While earlier films had sound effects or music, this was the first to integrate spoken words, with Jolson famously saying, “You ain’t heard nothin’ yet!” The film’s success marked the end of the silent film era, ushering in the age of “talkies.”

This technological leap transformed how stories were told on screen, and we’re thrilled to share it at ReelFact Central. What’s your favorite sound film? Reach out at contact@funfactsnack.com to tell us! Share this fact and stay tuned for more.