On this day in 1926 the first Vitaphone talking motion picture, Don Juan, premiered at the Warner Theatre in New York City. (Several sound-synchronized short subjects completed the program.) Born on this day in 1811 composer Ambroise ThomasBorn on this day in 1868 composer Oskar MerikantoBorn on this day in 1886 composer Oscar EsplaBorn on this day in 1890 conductor Erich KleiberHappy 89th birthday composer Betsy Jolas
Speak low when you speak love
On this day in 1926 the first Vitaphone "talkie" movie, Don Juan premiered at the Warner Theatre in New York City.
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