Talking Shop: The Award For The Most Important Invention In Motion Picture History Goes To…

In the Hollywood version of Hollywood history, the movie industry exploded in popularity thanks to a pair of brilliant inventions. First Thomas Edison’s movie camera gave birth to the silent film business, then the discovery of “sound on film” made the talkies possible and multiplied the power and importance of the movie industry once again.

As with many Hollywood tales, the true story is not quite that simple.