The Jazz Singer
Hear him sing Mammy, Toot Toot Tootsie, My Gal Sal, Mother I Still Have You.
1927-10-06 | 89 minutes
Plot Summary
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
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Al JolsonJakie Rabinowitz
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May McAvoyMary Dale
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Warner OlandCantor Rabinowitz
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Eugenie BessererSara Rabinowitz
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Otto LedererMoisha Yudelson
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Robert GordonYoung Jakie Rabinowitz
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Richard TuckerHarry Lee
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William DemarestBuster Billings (uncredited)
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John MiljanHost (uncredited)
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Roscoe KarnsAgent (uncredited)
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Anders RandolfDillings (uncredited)
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Walter RodgersMake-Up Man (uncredited)
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Will WallingDoctor (uncredited)
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Ena Gregory(uncredited)
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Nat CarrLevi (uncredited)
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Neely EdwardsDance Director (uncredited)
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Audrey FerrisChorus Girl (uncredited)
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