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The Jazz Singer (1927)

Movie ★ 6.1 96 min

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.

Alan Crosland Director

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Quick facts

Released
October 6, 1927
Runtime
96 min
Budget
$422,000
Box office
$2.6M
IMDb
tt0018037
Studio
, The Vitaphone Corporation

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Frequently asked questions

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.
Who directed The Jazz Singer?
The Jazz Singer was directed by Alan Crosland.
Who stars in The Jazz Singer?
The Jazz Singer stars Al Jolson, May McAvoy, Warner Oland, Eugenie Besserer.
When was The Jazz Singer released?
The Jazz Singer is a 1927 drama, music film.
Where can I watch The Jazz Singer?
You can watch The Jazz Singer with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.