The Jazz Singer(1927)
“Hear him sing Mammy, Toot Toot Tootsie, My Gal Sal, Mother I Still Have You.”
Overview
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
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Budget
$422K
Revenue
$3M
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)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1927
Runtime
1h 36m
Language
English
Rating
6.1 / 10
Budget
$422K
Box Office
$3M
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures • The Vitaphone Corporation
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Where can I watch The Jazz Singer?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Jazz Singer (1927).
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 and released in 1927. It is a drama, music film.
How long is The Jazz Singer?▼
The Jazz Singer has a runtime of 1 hours and 36 minutes (96 minutes total).
Who stars in The Jazz Singer?▼
The cast of The Jazz Singer includes 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 and more.
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