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The Jazz Singer

The Jazz Singer

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Jazz Singer
  • Genres: Drama, Music
  • Release Date: 1927-10-06
  • Runtime: 89 minutes
  • Rating: 6.1/10 (227 votes)
  • Budget: $422,000
  • Revenue: $2,600,000
  • Production Companies: Warner Bros. Pictures, The Vitaphone Corporation
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.2567
  • Languages: English, Spanish, Yiddish

Cast & Crew

Al Jolson

Al Jolson

as Jakie Rabinowitz

May McAvoy

May McAvoy

as Mary Dale

Warner Oland

Warner Oland

as Cantor Rabinowitz

Eugenie Besserer

Eugenie Besserer

as Sara Rabinowitz

Otto Lederer

Otto Lederer

as Moisha Yudelson

Robert Gordon

Robert Gordon

as Young Jakie Rabinowitz

Richard Tucker

Richard Tucker

as Harry Lee

Yossele Rosenblatt

Yossele Rosenblatt

as Cantor Rosenblatt

William Demarest

William Demarest

as Buster Billings (uncredited)

John Miljan

John Miljan

as Host (uncredited)

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

The Jazz Singer (1927) - Trailer

External Links

Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Jazz Singer?

The Jazz Singer is a Drama, Music movie directed by . It was released on 1927-10-06.

Who are the main actors in The Jazz Singer?

The main cast includes Al Jolson, May McAvoy, Warner Oland, Eugenie Besserer, Otto Lederer, .

Where can I watch The Jazz Singer online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Jazz Singer is available.

Is The Jazz Singer based on a true story?

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

What is the IMDb rating of The Jazz Singer?

The Jazz Singer has an IMDb rating of 6.1/10 based on 227 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Jazz Singer?

The movie had a production budget of $422,000 and earned $2,600,000 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Jazz Singer?

The soundtrack was composed by Warner Bros. Pictures, The Vitaphone Corporation. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Jazz Singer filmed?

The Jazz Singer was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Jazz Singer?

The total runtime of The Jazz Singer is 89 minutes.

Is The Jazz Singer suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Jazz Singer?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Jazz Singer.

Does The Jazz Singer have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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