FILM

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.

The Jazz Singer
Released:
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

Budget:
$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%