The Jazz Singer

  (1927)
The first feature film to incorporate vocal musical numbers and some dialogue in an era of silent movies, The Jazz Singer stars Al Jolson as the son of a Jewish cantor. Conflict arises when he rejects his family heritage and becomes a cabaret entertainer, but he ultimately realizes that he must find a way to balance career and family. The film received an Academy Award nomination for writing and won a special Oscar for Technical Achievement.
Starring: Al Jolson, May McAvoy
Director: Alan Crosland
Genre:  Classics
Format:  DVD
Language: English
Subtitles: English ...
Awards: Academy Award® Nominee ...
Rated NRNot rated. This movie has not been rated by the MPAA.
The Jazz Singer
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