silent 1913, talkie 1913, the silent majority

 silent 1913

(Of a film) without an accompanying soundtrack:she appeared in a number of silent films

talkie 

Pronunciation: /ˈtɔːki/ 

NOUN

informal

A film with a soundtrack, as distinct from a silent film:one of the most beloved actors of the silent screen and early talkies

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Origin

Early 20th century (originally US in the phrase the talkies): from talk, on the pattern of movie.

the silent majority  1955

The majority of people, regarded as holding moderate opinions but rarely expressing them:it is vital to get the silent majority to stand up and be counted