The Jazz Singer
"Hear him sing Mammy, Toot Toot Tootsie, My Gal Sal, Mother I Still Have You."
Originally released in 1927. The Jazz Singer is a drama/music film. directed by Alan Crosland. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Al Jolson, May McAvoy, and Warner Oland
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 6, 1927
98 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (245 votes)
Budget
$422K
Production budget
Box Office
$2.6M
6.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Al Jolson
as Jakie Rabinowitz
May McAvoy
as Mary Dale
Warner Oland
as Cantor Rabinowitz
Eugenie Besserer
as Sara Rabinowitz
Otto Lederer
as Moisha Yudelson
Robert Gordon
as Young Jakie Rabinowitz
Richard Tucker
as Harry Lee
Yossele Rosenblatt
as Cantor Rosenblatt
William Demarest
as Buster Billings (uncredited)
John Miljan
as Host (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $422,000
- Revenue
- $2,600,000
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- The Vitaphone Corporation
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 s...
Who directed The Jazz Singer?
The Jazz Singer was directed by Alan Crosland.
How long is The Jazz Singer?
The Jazz Singer has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was The Jazz Singer released?
The Jazz Singer was released on October 6, 1927 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Jazz Singer?
The main cast of The Jazz Singer includes Al Jolson, May McAvoy, Warner Oland, Eugenie Besserer, Otto Lederer.
Is The Jazz Singer worth watching?
The Jazz Singer has a user rating of 6.1/10 based on 245 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.