Because it’s compressed, overdriven, and clipped to hell. Audio equipment back then didn’t have much dynamic range. People had to almost scream their lines to be picked up clearly by the mics. Actors used to be trained to compensate for poor audio recording with a certain speaking technique.
It’s actually the way the sound is remixed these days. I’m not going deaf😮💨. Old movie dialogue is loud and crisp as fuck. Just watch some TCM.
Because it’s compressed, overdriven, and clipped to hell. Audio equipment back then didn’t have much dynamic range. People had to almost scream their lines to be picked up clearly by the mics. Actors used to be trained to compensate for poor audio recording with a certain speaking technique.
Funny how that made for a better watching experience.
Blame George Lucas for not finding audio acceptable in theatres and making THX to create a standard