The Jazz Singer

Movie

1927

1h 29m

English

Drama, Music

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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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The Jazz Singer

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1927

1h 29m

English

Drama, Music

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Cast

Jakie Rabinowitz

Mary Dale

Cantor Rabinowitz

Sara Rabinowitz

Moisha Yudelson

Young Jakie Rabinowitz

Richard Tucker

Harry Lee

Yossele Rosenblatt

Cantor Rosenblatt

William Demarest

Buster Billings (uncredited)

John Miljan

Host (uncredited)

Roscoe Karns

Agent (uncredited)

Anders Randolf

Dillings (uncredited)

Walter Rodgers

Make-Up Man (uncredited)

Doctor (uncredited)

(uncredited)

Levi (uncredited)

Choreographer (uncredited)

Neely Edwards

Dance Director (uncredited)

Audrey Ferris

Chorus Girl (uncredited)

Leon Holmes

Moey (uncredited)

Myrna Loy

Chorus Girl (uncredited)

Jane Arden

Small Part (uncredited)

Ty Parvis

Boy Singer (uncredited)

Fred Warren

Pianist (uncredited)

Carolynne Snowden

Backstage Maid (uncredited)

Directed By: Alan Crosland

Written By: Alfred A. Cohn (Screenplay)

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soonertbone says...

2 years ago

Obviously difficult to parse with modern eyes given that a large part of this movie revolves around the use of blackface to make a thematic point. Setting that aside, if you can, you'll find a mostly fine drama about living your dreams and reconciling that with family obligation. What sets it apart from similar movies of this age that I've seen is the more specific characterization: Jakie feels like a person, and not just "the Son" or something. Obviously it's also a thrill to hear the songs sung, and after watching 40-some silents in a row I can imagine the thrill it would have produced for people at the time. But there's not much else to recommend it--historical interest only.

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CinemaSerf

4 months ago

Al Jolson's "Jakie" is to be the sixth in a line of cantors from the Rabinowitz family. He has a fine voice and some musical talent - he just wants to take them to Broadway instead of to the synagogue. His father (Warner Oland) is horrified, his mother (Eugenie Besserer) disappointed but he still de More

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