The Jazz Singer
1927, English. Directed by Alan Crosland.
Hear him sing Mammy, Toot Toot Tootsie, My Gal Sal, Mother I Still Have You.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.1/10 from 266 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Jazz Singer
The Jazz Singer is streaming on Artiflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Alan CroslandDirector
- Al JolsonJakie Rabinowitz
- May McAvoyMary Dale
- Warner OlandCantor Rabinowitz
- Eugenie BessererSara Rabinowitz
- Otto LedererMoisha Yudelson
- Robert GordonYoung Jakie Rabinowitz
- Richard TuckerHarry Lee
- Yossele RosenblattCantor Rosenblatt
- William DemarestBuster Billings (uncredited)
- John MiljanHost (uncredited)
- Roscoe KarnsAgent (uncredited)
- Anders RandolfDillings (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 6 October 1927
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Alfred A. Cohn
- Budget
- $422K
- Box office
- $2.6M
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News & fan talk
What The Jazz Singer is based on
The Jazz Singer is based on The Jazz Singer by Samson Raphaelson.
The Jazz Singer
By Samson Raphaelson
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The Jazz Singer: quick answers
Is The Jazz Singer worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.1/10 from 266 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Jazz Singer?
The Jazz Singer runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).
Does The Jazz Singer have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Jazz Singer. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Jazz Singer parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Jazz Singer yet.
Which OTT platform is The Jazz Singer on?
The Jazz Singer is streaming on Artiflix in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Jazz Singer?
If you liked The Jazz Singer, try Limelight, The Miracle of the Bells, Waltzes from Vienna.
Who directed The Jazz Singer?
The Jazz Singer (1927) was directed by Alan Crosland and stars Al Jolson, May McAvoy, Warner Oland.
What is The Jazz Singer based on?
The Jazz Singer is based on The Jazz Singer by Samson Raphaelson.