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 ...  Not rated. This movie has not been rated by the MPAA.
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