Question 1

What historic first did 'Dream Street' achieve in American cinema?

Accepted Answer

It was the first American feature film with a talking sequence, six years before The Jazz Singer (1927).

Question 2

Which sound sequences were added for New York City showings?

Accepted Answer

Ralph Graves singing a love song and a sequence with crowd noises during a craps game, both on synchronized disc.

Question 3

Who played the character Billy McFadden, and what was notable about his casting?

Accepted Answer

Charles Emmett Mack played Billy. He was a former prop boy with only one prior minor film appearance before landing the starring role.

Question 4

What did director D.W. Griffith do in the film's prologue?

Accepted Answer

Griffith filmed a brief prologue where he spoke directly to the audience about the film. This introduction still exists but is missing from most versions.

Question 5

How many films did Ralph Graves star in for D.W. Griffith?

Accepted Answer

Dream Street was the third and final film Ralph Graves starred in for D.W. Griffith.

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