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What was the first pre-existing popular song to be used in a film?

Simon & Garfunkel's songs were put to good use in The Graduate (1967). Photograph: Snap/Rex
Simon & Garfunkel's songs were put to good use in The Graduate (1967). Photograph: Snap/Rex

What was the first pre-existing popular song to be used on the soundtrack of a motion picture? I’m referring to original versions only, not songs composed or re-recorded especially for a film.

Owain Wilson, Swansea

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