Why Do People Talk Funny in Old Movies?, or The Origin of the Mid-Atlantic Accent

History | Ancient History on Instagram: "The Transatlantic accent, also known as the Mid-Atlantic accent, was a cultivated way of speaking used in early to mid-20th century American films and stage productions, blending elements of American and British pronunciation to create a polished, cosmopolitan sound that conveyed sophistication, education, and social status. It was popularized through elite boarding schools and acting coaches, and Hollywood adopted it because its crisp diction recorded we

Katharine Hepburn’s Fake Accent Was Actually on Purpose

The rise and fall of Hollywood's Mid-Atlantic accent