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The Jazz Singer (1927)

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.

  • Drama
  • Music

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Al JolsonAl JolsonJakie Rabinowitz
  • Photo of May McAvoyMay McAvoyMary Dale
  • Photo of Warner OlandWarner OlandCantor Rabinowitz
  • Photo of Eugenie BessererEugenie BessererSara Rabinowitz
  • Photo of Otto LedererOtto LedererMoisha Yudelson
  • Photo of Robert GordonRobert GordonYoung Jakie Rabinowitz
  • Photo of Richard TuckerRichard TuckerHarry Lee
  • Photo of Yossele RosenblattYossele RosenblattCantor Rosenblatt
  • Photo of William DemarestWilliam DemarestBuster Billings (uncredited)
  • Photo of John MiljanJohn MiljanHost (uncredited)

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