The Jazz Singer (1927)
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.
Director: Alan Crosland
Genre: Drama, Music
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: October 6, 1927
Cast
- Al Jolson - Jakie Rabinowitz
- May McAvoy - Mary Dale
- Warner Oland - Cantor Rabinowitz
- Eugenie Besserer - Sara Rabinowitz
- Otto Lederer - Moisha Yudelson
- Robert Gordon - Young Jakie Rabinowitz
- Richard Tucker - Harry Lee
- Yossele Rosenblatt - Cantor Rosenblatt
- William Demarest - Buster Billings (uncredited)
- John Miljan - Host (uncredited)
Screenplay
- Samson Raphaelson (Theatre Play)
- Alfred A. Cohn (Adaptation)
- Alfred A. Cohn (Screenplay)
Music: Louis Silvers
Cinematography: Hal Mohr
Editing: Harold McCord
Production: Warner Bros. Pictures, The Vitaphone Corporation
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Yiddish, Español
Budget: $422,000
Box Office: $3M
Original Language: en
Themes
Dance Passion
Keywords
new york city, dancer, parent child relationship, san francisco, california, jewish ghetto, generations conflict, jewish life, black and white, blackface
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. 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.
- Who stars in The Jazz Singer?
- The Jazz Singer stars Al Jolson, May McAvoy, Warner Oland, Eugenie Besserer, Otto Lederer, Robert Gordon.
- How long is The Jazz Singer?
- The Jazz Singer has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is The Jazz Singer?
- The Jazz Singer is a Drama, Music film.
- What is the budget of The Jazz Singer?
- The Jazz Singer had a budget of $422,000.
- How much did The Jazz Singer gross?
- The Jazz Singer grossed $3M worldwide.
- 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: Dance Passion.