According to the Language Log, the Transatlantic accent was not only meant to signify who the upper-class were, but also offer a clearer way of dictating for actors.

The Transatlantic accent originated from private boarding schools in the New England region, and was a mark of the social elite of the era.

A Transatlantic or Mid-Atlantic accent is a fictionalised blend between British and American English that Hollywood actors in the 1930s and 1940s adopted to sound sophisticated and wealthy.

Harry Styles’ Transatlantic accent in the upcoming film Don’t Worry Darling has left fans confused about where his character should be from. The 28-year-old pop star and actor is starring ...

Harry Styles’ Transatlantic accent in the upcoming film Don’t Worry Darling has left fans confused about where his character should be from. The 28-year-old pop star and actor is starring alongside ...

The accent you are wondering about is the Transatlantic accent, also called the Midatlantic accent. This was not a regional accent. Rather, it’s an accent that was taught to actors and announcers.