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The Jazz Singer

U19271h 36mAlan Crosland

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"Hear him sing Mammy, Toot Toot Tootsie, My Gal Sal, Mother I Still Have You."

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.

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New York CityDancerParent Child RelationshipSan Francisco, CaliforniaJewish GhettoGenerations ConflictJewish LifeBlack And WhiteBlackface

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What is The Jazz Singer (1927) 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 stars in The Jazz Singer?

The Jazz Singer stars Al Jolson (Jakie Rabinowitz), May McAvoy (Mary Dale), Warner Oland (Cantor Rabinowitz), Eugenie Besserer (Sara Rabinowitz), Otto Lederer (Moisha Yudelson). The film was directed by Alan Crosland.

How long is The Jazz Singer?

The Jazz Singer has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1927. It is rated U.

Where can I watch The Jazz Singer?

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