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.
Read the The Jazz Singer feature →- Budget
- $422K
- Box office
- $2.6M
Media
Top billed cast
Full cast & crew →
Al JolsonJakie Rabinowitz
May McAvoyMary Dale
Warner OlandCantor Rabinowitz
Eugenie BessererSara Rabinowitz
Otto LedererMoisha Yudelson
Robert GordonYoung Jakie Rabinowitz
Richard TuckerHarry LeeYossele RosenblattCantor Rosenblatt
Jane Arden(uncredited)Ernest BelcherChoreographer (uncredited)Violet Bird(uncredited)
Nat CarrLevi (uncredited)Keywords
San francisco, californiaNew york cityParent child relationshipDancerBlack and whiteJewish lifeJewish ghettoGenerations conflict
Movie DNA
Genre affinityDrama · MusicTheme affinitySan Francisco California · New York City · Parent Child RelationshipDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference295257Actor preference86095 · 295233 · 114044
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Frequently asked questions about The Jazz Singer
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.
How long is The Jazz Singer?
The Jazz Singer has a runtime of 89 minutes.