The Jazz Singer (1953)
It's joy set to music. A story that sings out to your heart.
As Jerry Golding scales the heights of show business, he breaks the heart of his father, who'd hoped that Jerry would follow in his footsteps. Sorrowfully, Cantor Golding reads the Kaddish service, indicating that, so far as he is concerned, his son is dead. A tearful reconciliation occurs when Jerry dutifully returns to sing the "Kol Nidre" in his ailing father's absence.
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Danny ThomasJerry Golding
Peggy LeeJudy Lane
Eduard FranzDavid Golding
Mildred DunnockRuth Golding
Alex GerryUncle Louie
Allyn JoslynGeorge Miller
Tom TullyDan McGurney
Harold GordonRabbi RothHal RossJosephJustin SmithPhil Stevens
Murray AlperTaxi Driver (uncredited)
Bess FlowersParty Guest / Nightclub Extra (uncredited)Keywords
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What is The Jazz Singer about?
As Jerry Golding scales the heights of show business, he breaks the heart of his father, who'd hoped that Jerry would follow in his footsteps. Sorrowfully, Cantor Golding reads the Kaddish service, indicating that, so far as he is concerned, his son is dead. A tearful reconciliation occurs when Jerry dutifully returns to sing the "Kol Nidre" in his ailing father's absence.
How long is The Jazz Singer?
The Jazz Singer has a runtime of 107 minutes.
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