The Jazz Singer
“Hear him sing Mammy, Toot Toot Tootsie, My Gal Sal, Mother I Still Have You.”
Synopsis
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.
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The Jazz Singer (1927) - TrailerOfficial
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Top Cast
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Al Jolson
Jakie Rabinowitz
May McAvoy
Mary Dale
Warner Oland
Cantor Rabinowitz
Eugenie Besserer
Sara Rabinowitz
Otto Lederer
Moisha Yudelson
Robert Gordon
Young Jakie Rabinowitz
Richard Tucker
Harry Lee
Yossele Rosenblatt
Cantor Rosenblatt
William Demarest
Buster Billings (uncredited)
John Miljan
Host (uncredited)
Roscoe Karns
Agent (uncredited)
Anders Randolf
Dillings (uncredited)
Walter Rodgers
Make-Up Man (uncredited)
Will Walling
Doctor (uncredited)
Ena Gregory
(uncredited)
Nat Carr
Levi (uncredited)
Ernest Belcher
Choreographer (uncredited)
Neely Edwards
Dance Director (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 6, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
February 4, 1988
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$422K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
6.16x
+$2.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Crosland
- Screenplay & Story
- Alfred A. Cohn
- Original Score
- Louis Silvers
- Original Title
- The Jazz Singer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Yiddish, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $422K
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.6M
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures, The Vitaphone Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Crosland
Alfred A. Cohn, Samson Raphaelson
Louis Silvers
Hal Mohr
Harold McCord
Department Leadership Roster
Alan Crosland
Director
Louis Silvers
Original Music Composer
Hal Mohr
Director of Photography
Harold McCord
Editor
Alfred A. Cohn
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
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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. This is the first full length feature film to use synchronized sound, and is the original film musical.
Who directed The Jazz Singer?
The Jazz Singer was directed by Alan Crosland.
Who stars in The Jazz Singer?
The principal cast of The Jazz Singer includes Al Jolson, May McAvoy, Warner Oland, Eugenie Besserer, Otto Lederer.
When was The Jazz Singer released and how long is it?
The Jazz Singer was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Jazz Singer?
The Jazz Singer had a reported production budget of $422K and grossed $2.6M at the worldwide box office (6.16 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Jazz Singer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Jazz Singer was composed by Louis Silvers.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Jazz Singer?
The Jazz Singer holds official age classifications: CA: 14A; GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.).