This is an overview of 1929 in film, including significant events, a list of films released and notable births and deaths.
The top ten 1929 released films by box office gross in North America are as follows: The days of the silent film are numbered.
A mad scramble to provide synchronized sound is on.
The 2nd Academy Awards honored the best films released between August 1, 1928, and July 31, 1929.
They took place on April 3, 1930, at an awards banquet in the Cocoanut Grove of the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles.