The Jazz Singer
“It's joy set to music. A story that sings out to your heart.”
Synopsis
A young Jewish man is torn between tradition and individuality when his old-fashioned family objects to his career as a jazz singer.
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The Jazz Singer (1953) - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-01-05
Top Cast
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Danny Thomas
Jerry Golding
Peggy Lee
Judy Lane
Eduard Franz
David Golding
Mildred Dunnock
Ruth Golding
Alex Gerry
Uncle Louie
Allyn Joslyn
George Miller
Tom Tully
Dan McGurney
Harold Gordon
Rabbi Roth
Hal Ross
Joseph
Murray Alper
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
Party Guest / Nightclub Extra (uncredited)
William Schallert
Assistant Stage Manager (uncredited)
Anitra Stevens
Yvonne
Marcoreta Hellman
Mrs. Robbins
Gayne Whitman
Mr. Eskow
Anthony Jochim
Mr. Michton
Dan Barton
Ray Mullins
Sam Wolfe
Sammy
Release History & Theatrical Window
New York City, New York
Festival / Special Debut
February 14, 1953
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
- Screenplay & Story
- Leonard B. Stern, Frank Davis, Lewis Meltzer
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- The Jazz Singer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Curtiz
Leonard B. Stern, Frank Davis, Lewis Meltzer, Samson Raphaelson
Max Steiner
Carl E. Guthrie
Alan Crosland, Jr.
Louis F. Edelman
Department Leadership Roster
Leonard B. Stern
Screenplay
Carl E. Guthrie
Director of Photography
Frank Davis
Screenplay
Lewis Meltzer
Screenplay
Alan Crosland, Jr.
Editor
Howard Shoup
Costume Design
Michael Curtiz
Director
Louis F. Edelman
Producer
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
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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 Michael Curtiz.
Who stars in The Jazz Singer?
The principal cast of The Jazz Singer includes Danny Thomas, Peggy Lee, Eduard Franz, Mildred Dunnock, Alex Gerry.
When was The Jazz Singer released and how long is it?
The Jazz Singer was released in 1953 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for The Jazz Singer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Jazz Singer was composed by Max Steiner.