The Jazz Singer
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| + | '''''The Jazz Singer''''' is a [[1927 in film|1927]] U.S. [[musical film]]. The first [[feature film|feature-length]] motion picture with [[synchronization|synchronized]] [[dialogue]] sequences, its release heralded the commercial ascendance of the "[[sound film|talkies]]" and the decline of the [[silent film]] era. Produced by [[Warner Bros.]] with its [[Vitaphone]] [[sound-on-disc]] system, the movie stars [[Al Jolson]], who performs six songs. Directed by [[Alan Crosland]], it is based on a play by [[Samson Raphaelson]]. | ||
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| + | The story begins with young Jakie Rabinowitz defying the traditions of his devout Jewish family by singing popular tunes in a beer hall. Punished by his father, a [[cantor]], Jakie runs away from home. Some years later, now calling himself Jack Robin, he has become a talented jazz singer. He attempts to build a career as an entertainer, but his professional ambitions ultimately come into conflict with the demands of his home and heritage. | ||
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The Jazz Singer is a 1927 U.S. musical film. The first feature-length motion picture with synchronized dialogue sequences, its release heralded the commercial ascendance of the "talkies" and the decline of the silent film era. Produced by Warner Bros. with its Vitaphone sound-on-disc system, the movie stars Al Jolson, who performs six songs. Directed by Alan Crosland, it is based on a play by Samson Raphaelson.
The story begins with young Jakie Rabinowitz defying the traditions of his devout Jewish family by singing popular tunes in a beer hall. Punished by his father, a cantor, Jakie runs away from home. Some years later, now calling himself Jack Robin, he has become a talented jazz singer. He attempts to build a career as an entertainer, but his professional ambitions ultimately come into conflict with the demands of his home and heritage.
