Cinematic background from The Jazz Singer 1927 - 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.

The Jazz Singer

1927

Drama, Music, Musical

Directors:
Alan Crosland
Writers:
Alfred A. Cohn, Jack Jarmuth, Samson Raphaelson
Official poster of The Jazz Singer 1927 directed by Alan Crosland