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Why was the telephone called an Ameche?

Eaglestar78 ∙

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∙ 12y ago

Updated: 11/11/2022

The actor Don Ameche was in a movie in the 1930's when he spoke on a telephone for the first time in a movie and patrons called it an Ameche as a generic term for telephones in general

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What is an Ameche?

An Ameche is a slang term used in the United States to refer to a telephone.

What is the birth name of Alan Ameche?

Alan Ameche's birth name is Lino Dante Ameche.

How tall is Alan Ameche?

Alan Ameche is 6' 1".

What is Don Ameche's birthday?

Don Ameche was born on May 31, 1908.

When was Don Ameche born?

Don Ameche was born on May 31, 1908.

What nicknames did Alan Ameche go by?

Alan Ameche went by The Iron Horse.

When was Steven Ameche born?

Steven Ameche was born in Allentown, in Pennsylvania, USA.

What problen where they solving when they made the telephone?

Alexander Bell had a girl friend who was trying to help "deaf" children hear - the telephone was to be amplifying device to help the deaf & hard of hearing. RE: Movie version w/Don Ameche.

What is the birth name of Steven Ameche?

Steven Ameche's birth name is Steven Amici.

How old was Don Ameche when he died?

Don Ameche died on December 6, 1993 at the age of 85.

What is the birth name of Don Ameche?

Don Ameche's birth name is Dominic Felix Amici.

How old was Don Ameche at death?