Top Cast
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Jerry Lewis
Joey Robin / Joey Rabinowitz
Anna Maria Alberghetti
Ginny Gibson
Eduard Franz
Cantor Morris Rabinowitz
Molly Picon
Sarah Rabinowitz
Alan Reed
Nathan Gittleson
Joey Faye
Tony De Santos
Barry Gordon
Larry
Del Moore
Harry Lee
Robert Hutton
Television Director
Phil Arnold
Messenger
Sid Cassel
Dr. Miller
Bob Duggan
Stage Manager
Dorain Grusman
Marilyn
Frances Weintraub Lax
Ida
Louise Vincent
Rosalie
Oliver Crawford
Moe
Hal Smith
Laughing man in nightclub (uncredited)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Nelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Oliver Crawford, Samson Raphaelson, Ernest D. Glucksman, Ralph Nelson, Abraham Binder, Jack Brooks
- Original Title
- The Jazz Singer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Jerry Lewis Productions, Hubbell Robinson Productions, Shamley Productions, NBC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Nelson
Oliver Crawford, Samson Raphaelson, Ernest D. Glucksman, Ralph Nelson, Abraham Binder, Jack Brooks
Ernest D. Glucksman
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Nelson
Director
Oliver Crawford
Writer
Ernest D. Glucksman
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Jazz Singer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed The Jazz Singer?
The Jazz Singer was directed by Ralph Nelson.
Who stars in The Jazz Singer?
The principal cast of The Jazz Singer includes Jerry Lewis, Anna Maria Alberghetti, Eduard Franz, Molly Picon, Alan Reed.
When was The Jazz Singer released and how long is it?
The Jazz Singer was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Jazz Singer?
The Jazz Singer holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).