Rare early sound film of Calvin Coolidge shot in 1924, using a sound on disk system. Beside the film history significance, the film also gives a fair overview of the Coolidge philosophy, indeed the major underpining of American conversative thought. The speech that Coolidge delivers states how big government and excessive taxes sap the prosperity and freedom from the American people. Such a speech could be given today with few changes, which in itself is fascinating. Silent Cal Speaks! 5 Wilford B. Wolf 2005-07-21 22:52:37 2005-07-21 22:52:37 Lee de Forest's Phonofilm system was actually sound-on-film, not sound-on-disc. It's an amazing accomplishment for 1924. Phonofilm information 5 B. Durham 2005-12-25 09:27:33 2005-12-25 09:27:33 In 2006, President George Bush should watch this film and be reminded that the people must work many days for the government to pay the taxes that are needed to cover the country's expenditures. Taxpayers Work for the Government 5 Donavan Blue 2006-03-24 06:51:55 2006-03-24 06:51:55 Coolidge has my vote! Amazingly Modern Speech 4 NEBH 2006-06-04 22:37:23 2006-06-04 22:37:23 What a swell speech. Obviously a very great man. He wasn't "silent" at all. Things are so different today. At least this man was able to pronounce words like "to" as in today and tonight. And I will be he even said going, with a g. I once heard a radio announcer say going and then correct himself after a paus to goin'. You have to satisfy the lowest elements. Prés C. was not concerned with pampering anybody, he wanted what was best for the country. A great man. Speech by Prés. Coolidge 4 bratman 2006-06-27 16:50:31 2006-06-27 16:50:31 5 4.60