Silent films gave way to the ‘talkies’ in late 1927 with the success of The Jazz Singer, but it wasn’t until a year later that anyone dared take this new-fangled sound-on-film equipment hundreds of miles away from a studio. It was a bold move for Paramount, which obviously had great confidence in experienced director Victor Fleming and up-and-coming star Gary Cooper. For many people the first sound-on-film they heard was the chug and whistle of Sierra #3!
Film in Tuolumne County
The official Tuolumne County Film Commission blog
Jerry, do you know if the storefronts were part of the actual town of Cooperstown, or were they part of a Hollywood set? I’ve never seen a photo of Cooperstown.
I don’t know Jim– but sure would like to find out! I’ve emailed the poster of the video. It looks like a set to me.
Jim, the fella that posted the clip of The Virginian says that was the actual town of Cooperstown and not a set.