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The Jazz Singer

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The Jazz Singer (1927)

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Reviews Counted:24

Fresh:18

Rotten:6

Average Rating:6.3/10

Runtime: 4 hrs 25 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: The first feature film to utilize Synchronous Sound. The story is about Cantor Oland's son who goes into show business over his objections. Tunes include "Mammy," "Toot, Toot, Tootsie" and more.... The first feature film to utilize Synchronous Sound. The story is about Cantor Oland's son who goes into show business over his objections. Tunes include "Mammy," "Toot, Toot, Tootsie" and more. Academy Award Nominations: 2, including Best Adapted Writing. Academy Awards: Special Award for technical achievement. [More]

Starring: Al Jolson, May McAvoy, Eugenie Besserer, Warner Oland

Starring: Al Jolson, May McAvoy, Eugenie Besserer, Warner Oland

Director: Alan Crosland

Director: Alan Crosland

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The Jazz Singer is a shallow attempt by a powerful group of straying Jews to clear their consciences.

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07/20/09
Jordan Hiller
Jordan Hiller
Bangitout.com

By today's standards, The Jazz Singer is mawkish, crudely filmed, and full of schmaltz. Yet it remains fascinating in its historical value, not only for its technical innovation.

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07/28/08
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In cities where the Vitaphone can be installed and reproduce his voice this picture will eminently repay attendance.

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07/28/08
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Undoubtedly the best thing Vitaphone has ever put on the screen.

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07/22/08
Variety Staff
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An overrated cinematic turd, and an embarrassment to Jazz.

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07/12/08
Cole Smithey
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12/10/07
John A. Nesbit
John A. Nesbit
Old School Reviews

...there's no taking away from the movie's heart and Jolson's singing. The Jazz Singer remains a classic of its kind.

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10/14/07
John J. Puccio
John J. Puccio
DVDTown.com

The Broadway melodrama is schmaltzy, but the music thank God is heavenly.

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05/03/06
Dennis Schwartz
Dennis Schwartz
Ozus' World Movie Reviews

The Vitaphoned songs and some dialogue have been introduced most adroitly.

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03/25/06
Mordaunt Hall
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New York Times
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10/20/05
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08/24/05
Jeffrey Westhoff
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Northwest Herald (Crystal Lake, IL)

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06/15/05
Emanuel Levy
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04/21/05
Thomas Delapa
Thomas Delapa
Boulder Weekly

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11/04/04
Jake Euker
Jake Euker
F5 (Wichita, KS)

Three quarters of a century later, viewing 'The Jazz Singer' is perhaps a historical curiosity to many. It is an insult to overly sensitive others.

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10/15/04
Steve Crum
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03/19/04
Daniel M. Kimmel
Daniel M. Kimmel
Worcester Telegram & Gazette

Must-see for any film buff.

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01/27/04
Christopher Null
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07/31/03
Nell Minow
Nell Minow
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A landmark: the first sound film in which dialogue and song caught the public's imagination, even though sound had long existed and much of this film is silent.

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05/24/03
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Utterly unremarkable; its milestone status is more historical fluke than genuine artistry.

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01/14/03
Rob Vaux
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