
Monument871b8e2e…ba6dPlace of Remembrance
Welturaufführung des ersten Lichttonfilms in den damaligen Alhambra-Lichtspielen
Birthplace of Sound Film at Berlin's Alhambra
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Berlin: Explorer25 pts
Berlin: Insider50 pts
In 1922, Berlin's Alhambra on Kurfürstendamm hosted the world premiere of the first sound film. This pivotal event signaled the start of a new era in cinematic history.
Guided Story
You're standing at a significant spot in cinematic history. In 1922, the former Alhambra cinema on this very site hosted the world premiere of the first sound film, a groundbreaking moment that revolutionized the film industry. This milestone marked the advent of sound in cinema, forever changing the way stories were told. Imagine the excitement back then as the first sounds echoed through the theater. As you stand here, you’re on the Kurfürstendamm, a street that witnessed these historic events. Nearby, you'll find Adenauerplatz just a few steps west and the Fountain 'Säule in der Brandung' a short distance northwest.
Location
Nearby

Konrad-Adenauer-Skulptur
83 m away

Adenauerplatz
97 m away

Säule in der Brandung
92 m away

Gedenkstein Mete Ekşi
86 m away

Schaubühne am Lehniner Platz
458 m away

Hindemithplatz
335 m away

Meyerinckplatz
205 m away

St.-Georg-Brunnen
327 m away
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