The Jazz Singer
📖 Synopsis
A young Jewish man is torn between tradition and individuality when his old-fashioned family objects to his career as a jazz singer. This is the first full length feature film to use synchronized sound, and is the original film musical.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “Hear him sing Mammy, Toot Toot Tootsie, My Gal Sal, Mother I Still Have You.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Drama, Music
- Director
- Alan Crosland
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Al JolsonJakie Rabinowitz
May McAvoyMary Dale
Warner OlandCantor Rabinowitz
Eugenie BessererSara Rabinowitz
Otto LedererMoisha Yudelson
Robert GordonYoung Jakie Rabinowitz
Richard TuckerHarry LeeY
Yossele RosenblattCantor Rosenblatt
William DemarestBuster Billings (uncredited)
John MiljanHost (uncredited)🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Jazz Singer about?
- A young Jewish man is torn between tradition and individuality when his old-fashioned family objects to his career as a jazz singer. This is the first full length feature film to use synchronized sound, and is the original film musical.
- Who directed The Jazz Singer?
- The Jazz Singer was directed by Alan Crosland.
- When was The Jazz Singer released?
- The Jazz Singer was released on October 6, 1927.
- How long is The Jazz Singer?
- The Jazz Singer has a runtime of 1h 29m.
- Where can I track The Jazz Singer?
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