Transatlantic Accent: Why Did Actors in Old Movies Have Weird Accents?
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Transatlantic Accent: Why Did Actors in Old Movies Have Weird Accents?
From radio to Hollywood, discover the unique history of why Hollywood's elite spoke with those 'funny' accents in the 1930s. Learn the fascinating history of Transatlantic Accent and why it was used.
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Was it the Transatlantic or Mid-Atlantic accent? Dialect coach Carla Meyer is back tonight for our Movie Accents theme discussing the popular elocution during the '30s and '40s. Hear the discussion tonight before our screening of THE PHILADELPHIA STORY ('40) at 8pm ET. | Turner Classic Movies: TCM
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Why did classic Hollywood actors all sound the same? 🎬 Because they were taught the Transatlantic (Mid-Atlantic) accent — a polished blend of American clarity and British elegance. In this video, I break down: • The origins of the Old Hollywood accent • Why it disappeared • How to speak it clearly and correctly 🎥 Full tutorial — link in bio 💬 Comment: what accent should I teach next? #TransatlanticAccent #OldHollywood #AccentCoach #ActorsLife | Jeff Virkus
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