Q29. In the 1920s, new technology allowed filmmakers to attach a soundtrack of speech, music, and sound effects to each film, synchronized with the action on the screen. These sound films were initially distinguished by being called 'talking pictures,' or 'talkies.' The next major step in the development of cinema was the introduction of color. While the addition of sound to film revolutionized the medium, quickly driving out silent movies, color was adopted more gradually. The public was relatively indifferent to color photography as opposed to black-and-white. However, as color processes improved and became as affordable as black-and-white film, more movies were filmed in color after the end of World War II. The industry in America came to view color as essential for attracting audiences in its competition with television, which remained a black-and-white medium until the mid-1960s. By the end of the 1960s, color had become the norm for filmmakers.According to the passage, the introduction of sound films:English — Passages — Question 29 of 56A. Occurred at the time of the introduction of color filmsB. Was not easy because it was not affordableC. Was an important milestone in the film industryD. Was delayed until after the end of World War IIPractice more English MCQs for entrance exam preparation on Examora.io.← Previous Question Next Question →