The Jazz Singer

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This historical classic was a winner of an honorary Academy Award. The son of a Jewish Cantor must defy the traditions of his religious father in order to pursue his dream of becoming a jazz singer. The character, Jack Robin's use of blackface in his stage act in the film was a common practice at the time and is now widely condemned as racist.

Faith  Drama  Music  Romance  Drama

Directed by

Alan Crosland

Starring

Al Jolson, May McAvoy, Warner Oland, Eugenie Besserer, Otto Lederer, Robert Gordon