First feature-length talkie had just 354 words
The world's first feature-length talkie, The Jazz Singer, which premiered 89 years ago on October 6, 1927, had a total of 354 words. Produced by Warner Bros., only one-fourth of the film, including some songs and dialogues were recorded for sound. The American film, which marked the end of the silent-film era, was awarded an Oscar for revolutionising the industry.