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1927 Certificate PG
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Jakie Rabinowitz (Al Jolson) goes into show business despite his family's protestations that he should become a cantor like his father. Changing his name to Jack Robin, Jakie follows his passion for jazz and ragtime music, but in doing so, he alienates himself from his family and his Jewish roots. THE JAZZ SINGER holds the .. Read more

Starring Al Jolson, May McAvoy
Director Alan Crosland
Genres Drama, Music/Musical

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The Jazz Singer

Jakie Rabinowitz (Al Jolson) goes into show business despite his family's protestations that he should become a cantor like his father. Changing his name to Jack Robin, Jakie follows his passion for jazz and ragtime music, but in doing so, he alienates himself from his family and his Jewish roots. THE JAZZ SINGER holds the distinction of being the world's first major motion picture to utilise synchronous sound, effectively ending the era of silent movies. Songs include 'Mammy' and 'Toot, Toot, Tootsie'.

Starring Al Jolson, May McAvoy
Director Alan Crosland
Studio WARNER HOME VIDEO
Run time DVD: 1 hr 24 mins
Certificate Certificate PG
Collections American Film Institute's top 100
Genres Drama, Music/Musical
Language DVD: English
Released Production year: 1927

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DVD: 12 Nov 2007

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      Jakie Rabinowitz (Al Jolson) goes into show business despite his family's protestations that he should become a cantor like his father. Changing his name to Jack Robin, Jakie follows his passion for jazz and ragtime music, but in doing so, he alienates himself from his family and his Jewish roots. ...

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