The Jazz Singer

His story will make you cry. His music will make you sing. His triumph will make you cheer.

Jess Robin dreams of a career in popular music, but his father, Cantor Rabinovitch, forbids it, insisting Jess live as a traditional Jew and inherit his position at the synagogue. With the help of friend and professional musician Bubba, Jess gets a chance to go to Los Angeles and have famous singer Keith Lennox record one of his songs. Defying both his father and his wife, Jess leaves New York to pursue his dreams.

Neil Diamond

Jess Robin / Yussel Rabinovitch

Laurence Olivier

Cantor Rabinovitch

Lucie Arnaz

Molly Bell

Catlin Adams

Rivka Rabinovitch

Franklyn Ajaye

Bubba

Paul Nicholas

Keith Lennox

Sully Boyar

Eddie Gibbs

Mike Kellin

Leo

James Booth

Paul Rossini

Rod Gist

Timmy

Luther Waters

Teddy

Walter Janovitz

Rabbi Birnbaum

Oren Waters

Mel

Janet Brandt

Aunt Tillie

Dale Robinette

Tommy

John Witherspoon

M.C. Cinderella Club

Hank Garrett

Police Sergeant

Ernie Hudson

Heckler