The Jazz Singer

Name: The Jazz Singer
Director: Alan Crosland
Genre: Drama, Music
Released: 1927
Duration: 1 h 36 min
Rating: 6.1
Cast: Al Jolson, May McAvoy, Warner Oland, Eugenie Besserer, Otto Lederer

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

19271h 36m6.1(257 votes)

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Synopsis

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.

The Jazz Singer (1927) is a drama and music film directed by Alan Crosland. It stars Al Jolson, May McAvoy, and Warner Oland. The film runs for 1 hour 36 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.1 out of 10 from 257 votes.

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Director

Alan Crosland

Cast

Al Jolson

Jakie Rabinowitz

May McAvoy

Mary Dale

Warner Oland

Cantor Rabinowitz

Eugenie Besserer

Sara Rabinowitz

Otto Lederer

Moisha Yudelson

Robert Gordon

Young Jakie Rabinowitz

Richard Tucker

Harry Lee

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Who stars in The Jazz Singer?

The Jazz Singer stars Al Jolson, May McAvoy, Warner Oland, and Eugenie Besserer, and was directed by Alan Crosland.

How long is The Jazz Singer?

The Jazz Singer has a runtime of 1 hour 36 minutes.

When did The Jazz Singer come out?

The Jazz Singer was released in 1927.

What genre is The Jazz Singer?

The Jazz Singer is a drama and music film.

Is The Jazz Singer worth watching?

The Jazz Singer holds an average audience score of 6.1 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.