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Film, wireless and gramophone in the home by G. H. Davis
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Film, wireless and gramophone in the home by G. H. Davis
Talkies a self-contained cinema, gramophone and radio-set for household use, mechanism of synchrophone. Date: 1931
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1931 Cabinet Cinema Contained Electric Gramophone Household Items Loud Mechanism Needle Radio Screen Sound Source Speaker Spools Talkie Talkies Watching Synchronized
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Step into the past with this 1931 photograph by G.H. Davis, showcasing a trio of advanced home entertainment items that revolutionized the way families enjoyed movies, music, and live broadcasts in their own homes. At the heart of the scene is a Talkies set, a self-contained cinema system that brought the magic of the movies right into the living room. The compact cinema features a film projector, a synchronized sound system, and a folding screen, all housed within an elegant wooden cabinet. The film spools and electric motor are visible, adding to the intrigue of this technological marvel. To the left, a gramophone with a large, ornate cabinet and a long, slender needle rests, ready to play records and fill the room with music. The gramophone's electric motor and intricate mechanism are on full display, a testament to the engineering prowess of the era. On the right, a radio-set completes the trifecta of home entertainment. The wireless set, with its loudspeaker and tuning dials, allowed families to listen to live broadcasts, news, and music from around the world. The synchronization of sound and picture in the Talkies set and the ability to access a wealth of information and entertainment through the radio made these items indispensable additions to any household in the 1930s. This photograph, taken in 1931, offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of home entertainment and the transformation it underwent during the 1930s. The Talkies set, gramophone, and radio-set, once cutting-edge technology, now serve as a reminder of a bygone era when the thrill of the movies, the joy of music, and the wonder of the wireless were all just a room away.
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