The Jazz Singer

Directed by Alan Crosland
Not Rated
1927    89mDrama, Musical,
6.477%56%
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.

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Cast of The Jazz Singer

  • Al JolsonJakie Rabinowitz
  • May McAvoyMary Dale
  • Warner OlandCantor Rabinowitz
  • Eugenie BessererSara Rabinowitz
  • Otto LedererMoisha Yudelson
  • Robert GordonYoung Jakie Rabinowitz
  • Richard TuckerHarry Lee
  • Yossele RosenblattCantor Rosenblatt
  • William DemarestBuster Billings (uncredited)
  • John MiljanHost (uncredited)
  • Roscoe KarnsAgent (uncredited)
  • Anders RandolfDillings (uncredited)
  • Walter RodgersMake-Up Man (uncredited)
  • Will WallingDoctor (uncredited)
  • Ena Gregory(uncredited)
  • Nat CarrLevi (uncredited)
  • Ernest BelcherChoreographer (uncredited)
  • Neely EdwardsDance Director (uncredited)
  • Audrey FerrisChorus Girl (uncredited)
  • Leon HolmesMoey (uncredited)
  • Myrna LoyChorus Girl (uncredited)
  • Jane ArdenSmall Part (uncredited)
  • Ty ParvisBoy Singer (uncredited)
  • Fred WarrenPianist (uncredited)
  • Carolynne SnowdenBackstage Maid (uncredited)
  • Violet Bird(uncredited)
  • Joseph Green(uncredited)
  • Claire Delmar(uncredited)
  • Seymour Kupper(uncredited)
  • Mary Grace Larsen(uncredited)
  • Margaret Oliver(uncredited)
  • Marie Stapleton(uncredited)
  • Alan CroslandDirector
  • Alfred A. CohnWriter
  • Samson RaphaelsonWriter
  • Darryl F. ZanuckProducer

The Jazz Singer Ratings & Reviews

  • Mister ArnMay 24, 2025
    A gimmick for its time, mainly made to showcase the sound of Al Jolson's singing. It's watchable, but only a classic because it was the first.

 

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