The Jazz Singer (1953)
It's joy set to music. A story that sings out to your heart.
A young Jewish man is torn between tradition and individuality when his old-fashioned family objects to his career as a jazz singer.
Director: Michael Curtiz
Genre: Music, Drama
Runtime: 107 min
Release Date: February 14, 1953
Cast
- Danny Thomas - Jerry Golding
- Peggy Lee - Judy Lane
- Eduard Franz - David Golding
- Mildred Dunnock - Ruth Golding
- Alex Gerry - Uncle Louie
- Allyn Joslyn - George Miller
- Tom Tully - Dan McGurney
- Harold Gordon - Rabbi Roth
- Hal Ross - Joseph
- Murray Alper - Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Frank Davis (Screenplay)
- Leonard B. Stern (Screenplay)
- Lewis Meltzer (Screenplay)
- Samson Raphaelson (Theatre Play)
Music: Max Steiner
Cinematography: Carl E. Guthrie
Editing: Alan Crosland, Jr.
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Soul Music and Diva Power, Musician Biographies
Keywords
jazz singer or musician, singer
Trailer
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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.
- Who directed The Jazz Singer?
- The Jazz Singer was directed by Michael Curtiz.
- Who stars in The Jazz Singer?
- The Jazz Singer stars Danny Thomas, Peggy Lee, Eduard Franz, Mildred Dunnock, Alex Gerry, Allyn Joslyn.
- How long is The Jazz Singer?
- The Jazz Singer has a runtime of 1h 47m (107 minutes).
- What genre is The Jazz Singer?
- The Jazz Singer is a Music, Drama film.
- Where was The Jazz Singer produced?
- The Jazz Singer was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Jazz Singer?
- The themes of The Jazz Singer include: Opera Stage and Dramatic Arias, Soul Music and Diva Power, Musician Biographies.