The Jazz Singer

(1927)Directed by Alan Crosland96 minDrama, Music
Hear him sing Mammy, Toot Toot Tootsie, My Gal Sal, Mother I Still Have You.

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.

Al Jolsonas Jakie Rabinowitz
May McAvoyas Mary Dale
Warner Olandas Cantor Rabinowitz
Eugenie Bessereras Sara Rabinowitz
Otto Ledereras Moisha Yudelson
Robert Gordonas Young Jakie Rabinowitz
Richard Tuckeras Harry Lee
Yossele Rosenblattas Cantor Rosenblatt
William Demarestas Buster Billings (uncredited)
John Miljanas Host (uncredited)
Roscoe Karnsas Agent (uncredited)
Anders Randolfas Dillings (uncredited)
Walter Rodgersas Make-Up Man (uncredited)
Will Wallingas Doctor (uncredited)
Ena Gregoryas (uncredited)
Nat Carras Levi (uncredited)
Ernest Belcheras Choreographer (uncredited)
Neely Edwardsas Dance Director (uncredited)
Audrey Ferrisas Chorus Girl (uncredited)
Leon Holmesas Moey (uncredited)
Myrna Loyas Chorus Girl (uncredited)
Jane Ardenas Small Part (uncredited)
Ty Parvisas Boy Singer (uncredited)
Fred Warrenas Pianist (uncredited)