A milestone in film history, 'The Jazz Singer' is a "1927 musical drama" that marked the beginning of the talkie era. Starring Al Jolson, the film follows the journey of a young performer torn between his "traditional Jewish heritage" and his aspirations to become a jazz singer. As cinema’s first full-length film with synchronized dialogue sequences, it signaled the dawn of sound in motion pictures and forever changed the industry. With "memorable musical performances" and a deeply emotional story, this film remains one of the most historically significant works of early Hollywood.
Credits: Director: Alan Crosland Producer: Warner Bros. Starring: Al Jolson, May McAvoy, Warner Oland, Eugenie Besserer Screenplay: Alfred A. Cohn Cinematography: Hal Mohr
