Overview

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.

Cast

Al Jolson, May McAvoy, Warner Oland, Eugenie Besserer, Otto Lederer, Robert Gordon, Richard Tucker, Yossele Rosenblatt

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What is "The Jazz Singer" about?

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.

When was "The Jazz Singer" released?

The Jazz Singer was released in 1927.

Who stars in "The Jazz Singer"?

The cast includes Al Jolson, May McAvoy, Warner Oland, Eugenie Besserer.