Movietone
AKA
(None)
Era
1926–1930s
Format
analog
Developed by
Fox
(Max) Capacity
1.16:1
Size
35mm
Perforations
4
Frame size picture area
18 x 21mm
Fun facts
- This format had its own specific aspect ratio to accomodate the additional printed soundtrack; other formats used Silent (1.33:1) or Academy (1.375:1) aspect ratios
- This was one of four sound technologies in development during the 1920s; the others were DeForest Phonofilm, Warner Brothers' Vitaphone, and RCA Photophone
- This format was used for newsreels and a handful of motion pictures
