Talking Pictures Issue United States, 1977

This stamp was issued by the United States on October 6, 1977, to mark the 50th anniversary of the introduction of sound in films. The Jazz Singer, starring Al Jolson, is recognized as the first feature-length talking picture. The stamp design depicts an early projector and phonograph.

The above image is an enlargement (scanned at 120% of actual size); the actual size of this stamp is 25 x 40mm.