This footage shows the huge army of sound effects experts that would bring a radio show to life:

[tblue37]

Link to tweet

Back in the 1930s, if you could shout into a bin then radio stardom beckoned.

This terrific footage shows the huge army of sound effects experts that would bring a radio show to life.

[wendyb-NC]

1. That fascinating

I knew various devices were used to simulate background sounds to further the realistic or expected environment in which the scene was occurring, but this brings it to life. This technique looks a real workout. Thank you for posting it.

[Wounded Bear]

2. Well, when the audience can't see the action, you have to help them hear it...

[AllaN01Bear]

3. that is called foley today.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sound_effect
when early video recording metholds one news reel company went round and recorded sound fx for movies . now they are called sound rafts and or beds .
these would include car doors slamming and this would be done for a particular car. note : the sounds u may hear on film or tv may not be the actual sounds .
What the Heck is "Foley"? Foley effects are sound effects added to the film during post production (after the shooting stops). They include sounds such as footsteps, clothes rustling, crockery clinking, paper folding, doors opening and slamming, punches hitting, glass breaking, etc. etc. my oldest sis worked with a cranky jerk of a man doing sound fx. her first job. i used to drive her crazy r making my own sounds . :evIlgrin:

[grumpyduck]

4. So it makes you wonder if

they really all wore suits to work or if it was just done for the clip.

[tblue37]

5. I bet they did, because back then one dressed up for any job that was not blue collar.

[Peregrine Took]

6. Thanks, as a big fan of old time radio, I really enjoyed this! n/t