The Jazz Singer (1927)
The Jazz Singer is a 1927 drama movie directed by Alan Crosland, with a running time of 1h 36m. It stars Al Jolson, May McAvoy and Warner Oland.
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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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.
When was The Jazz Singer released?
The Jazz Singer was released on 6 October 1927.
How long is The Jazz Singer?
The Jazz Singer runs 1h 36m.
Who made The Jazz Singer?
The Jazz Singer was directed by Alan Crosland.
Where can I watch The Jazz Singer?
The Jazz Singer is available on Fawesome, JustWatch TV, Kanopy, Public Domain Movies, Filmzie and Plex.
Where to watch The Jazz Singer
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Cast
- Al Jolson as Jakie Rabinowitz
- May McAvoy as Mary Dale
- Warner Oland as Cantor Rabinowitz
- Eugenie Besserer as Sara Rabinowitz
- Otto Lederer as Moisha Yudelson
- Robert Gordon as Young Jakie Rabinowitz
- Richard Tucker as Harry Lee
- Yossele Rosenblatt as Cantor Rosenblatt
- William Demarest as Buster Billings (uncredited)
- John Miljan as Host (uncredited)
- Roscoe Karns as Agent (uncredited)
- Anders Randolf as Dillings (uncredited)