The Jazz Singer
The first feature length “talkie,” this film follows the story of Jakie Rabinowitz, the son of a devout Jewish cantor, who defies his religious family as he tries to become a famous jazz singer.
Released:
October 06, 1927
Cast:
October 06, 1927
Cast:
Al Jolson
May McAvoy
Warner Oland
Yossele Rosenblatt
Director:
Alan Crosland
Producer:
Darryl F. Zanuck
Written by:
Alfred A. Cohen, Samson Raphaelson (play)
Distributor:
Warner Bros. Pictures
Alan Crosland
Producer:
Darryl F. Zanuck
Written by:
Alfred A. Cohen, Samson Raphaelson (play)
Distributor:
Warner Bros. Pictures
Budget:
$422,000
Box Office:
$7,630,000 (USA)
Awards:
Rotten Tomatoes Score:
74%
$422,000
Box Office:
$7,630,000 (USA)
Awards:
Academy Honorary Award (Darryl F. Zanuck)
Nominated - Academy Award for Best Writing, Adaptation
Nominated - Academy Award for Best Engineering Effects
Rotten Tomatoes Score:
74%