Film Heritage Academy presents:
Tribute to early cinema and its relationship with breaking the sound barrier and negotiating pre-codes and censorship
Join the Film Heritage Academy for a screening of the early sound classic, The Letter (1929).
This adaptation of Somerset Maugham’s play provides a powerful structure for the astonishing performance of Jeanne Eagels in this celebrated drama film. Australian-born star of stage and film O.P. Heggie plays a key role. An affair, the shooting of a lover, the torrid aftermath and trial all combine to deliver an early talkie that attracted widespread critical acclaim and established that sound movies had a unique artistic potential that differed from silent film. This film and its success helped to normalise sound and establish its dominance.
The film will be introduced by Ursula Dubosarsky AM, acclaimed Australian prize-winning author of books for children and young adults
When: Friday, 28 August 2026, from 10:00 to 11:30 am.
Where: Auditorium, History House, 133 Macquarie St, Sydney NSW 2000.
Admission: General $25 | Concession $20.
The Film Heritage Academy is a not-for-profit organisation and registered charity that promotes an appreciation of historic films and film history.
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