The Jazz Singer (1927): movie guide

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.

Cast highlights

The Jazz Singer features Al Jolson, May McAvoy, Warner Oland, Eugenie Besserer, Otto Lederer, Robert Gordon. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 1927-10-06. Runtime: 96 minutes. TMDB score: 6.1/10 (266 votes). Genres: Drama, Music. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is The Jazz Singer?

The Jazz Singer is listed as Drama, Music on TMDB.

How long is The Jazz Singer?

The Jazz Singer runs about 96 minutes.

Who stars in The Jazz Singer?

Cast highlights include Al Jolson, May McAvoy, Warner Oland, Eugenie Besserer, Otto Lederer, Robert Gordon.

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