The Jazz Singer

The Jazz Singer is a 1927 U.S. movie musical notable for being the first feature-length motion picture with talking sequences. Released by Warner Bros., it was directed by Alan Crosland and starred Al Jolson, who sings five songs.

Primary cast

• Al Jolson : Jakie Rabinowitz (Jack Robin)
• May McAvoy : Mary Dale
• Warner Oland : Cantor Rabinowitz
• Eugenie Besserer : Sara Rabinowitz
• Otto Lederer : Moisha Yudelson
• Richard Tucker : Harry Lee

Up-and-coming cast member:

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• Myrna Loy : Chorus girl