Dolby Presents: Silent, a Short Film

The story follows two street performers who dream of bringing their "Picture and Sound Show" to life. When they discover a magical contraption inside an old theatre, they embark on a cinematic adventure of sight and sound to find the audience they always wanted.


"Silent" debuted at the Scientific and Technical Academy Awards on February 15, 2014.

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[Grlsinger]

For such a short film, there were a lot of references.  Charlie Chaplin's balletic movements, Harold Lloyd dangling off a clock, and of course, I love how the main character looks like Buster Keaton.   Just marvelous ♥

[jamisonstalsworth]

A classic Buster Keaton gag from "Sherlock Jr." with a beautiful modern and artistic twist.  This is marvelous.

[teamstorycrafters]

Such great creativity. Feels Marvelous Even in 2023!

[mickolodeon]

who's here for a school project? hehe

[MagnodeCastro]

In my earphones it was amazing, imagine seeing this in a movie theatre, in full surround :D

[MamaChilanga]

Love the tech-savvy little girl who stars in this little film. Great celebration of art, science, picture, and sound...

[NoelEmmanPader]

It's so cool i can watch this on my Android tablet with Dolby sound technology on it!!

[flickdaboss]

who else here is being forced to score this in music class 💥💥

[invaderzimfan]

This was the most cutest thing I have ever seen along with a tribute to film

[jwelch]

This program won 2 Emmy Awards for Outstanding Special Class Animated Program and Outstanding Directing in an Animated Program.

[jonyefm]

Awesome! Best character, from The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore, and obviously the sound

[karlabeals]

awsome this nice short that should be played before every movie

[SRLanes]

I have no words on how great this video is😳

[Shadowmarktiger]

Ladies and gentlemen, making a return appearance; Mr. Morris Lessmore!!!!

[PJB-ksvn]

Meet the theater organ, the *true god of all musical instruments!*

[legionaireb]

*Sees in Netflix queue* Okay, I'll bite.
1:35 - Oh, I get it, he's going through the entire history of film.
1:57 - Ha ha. She just hit the 'Dolby' button.
2:13 - *Sees the theater decorations* HA! It actually WAS the Dolby button!

[Cartmanisevil]

Wonderful film and the words of storytelling made my day.

[Clairevoyante]

It's Mister Morris Lessmore!!! :D 

[Beth]

Very cute!! Another one with Buster Keaton's image!!

[madisongoliath]

Who has to narrate this for there teacher and has 2 days to come up with a story line 😭😭