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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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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59K views · 3.8K reactions | Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant are two performers closely associated with the Transatlantic accent. Accent expert Erik Singer explains how this was an aspirational form of speech for people in the '30s and '40s. See the TCM Original piece here: https://youtu.be/XlBE4C5DBpE | Turner Classic Movies: TCM | Facebook
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59K views · 3.8K reactions | Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant are two performers closely associated with the Transatlantic accent. Accent expert Erik Singer explains how this was an aspirational form of speech for people in the '30s and '40s. See the TCM Original piece here: https://youtu.be/XlBE4C5DBpE | Turner Classic Movies: TCM | Facebook
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Classic Hollywood Actors Accent: Origins and Tutorial | Jeff Virkus posted on the topic | LinkedIn
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The Transatlantic (or Mid-Atlantic) accent was a made-up, manufactured accent. It was created during a time when America was trying to establish itself as a cultural power. And it was the predominant sound of actors, politicians and public figures during the 1920s, 30s, and 40s. But then… it suddenly vanished. | New York Post
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The Transatlantic (or Mid-Atlantic) accent was a made-up, manufactured accent. It was created during a time when America was trying to establish itself as a cultural power. And it was the predominant sound of actors, politicians and public figures during the 1920s, 30s, and 40s. But then… it suddenly vanished. | New York Post
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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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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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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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59K views · 3.8K reactions | Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant are two performers closely associated with the Transatlantic accent. Accent expert Erik Singer explains how this was an aspirational form of speech for people in the '30s and '40s. See the TCM Original piece here: https://youtu.be/XlBE4C5DBpE | Turner Classic Movies: TCM | Facebook
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