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The Jazz Singer

A young man's dream of becoming a jazz singer is met with resistance from his traditional father, a renowned Cantor, who wants his son to follow in his footsteps.

Info about The Jazz Singer

Studio(s): Warner Bros. Pictures

Originally Released: United States, Feb 14, 1953

Production Country: United States

Genres:Drama, Music, Romance

Main Cast

Danny ThomasDanny ThomasJerry Golding
Peggy LeePeggy LeeJudy Lane
Eduard FranzEduard FranzDavid Golding
Mildred DunnockMildred DunnockRuth Golding
Alex GerryAlex GerryUncle Louie
Allyn JoslynAllyn JoslynGeorge Miller
Tom TullyTom TullyDan McGurney
Harold GordonHarold GordonRabbi Roth
Hal RossHal RossJoseph
Murray AlperMurray AlperTaxi Driver (uncredited)
Bess FlowersBess FlowersParty Guest / Nightclub Extra (uncredited)
William SchallertWilliam SchallertAssistant Stage Manager (uncredited)
Gayne WhitmanGayne WhitmanMr. Eskow
Anthony JochimAnthony JochimMr. Michton
Dan BartonDan BartonRay Mullins
Sam WolfeSam WolfeSammy
Jimmy AmesJimmy AmesMusic Store Proprietor
Phil ArnoldPhil ArnoldStagehand
Vince BarnettVince BarnettBartender
Ralph BrooksRalph BrooksMan in Audience
James ConatyJames ConatyParty Guest
Jimmy ConlinJimmy ConlinMr. Demming, Photographer
James GonzalezJames GonzalezDance Director
Stuart HallStuart HallWaiter
Harry HarveyHarry HarveyTrain Conductor
Mike LallyMike LallyNightclub Patron
Earl LeeEarl LeeArthur
David LeonardDavid LeonardDr. Johnson
Wilbur MackWilbur MackMan in Agent's Office / Nightclub Patron
Harold MillerHarold MillerNightclub Patron / Party Guest
Barry NortonBarry NortonNightclub Patron
Ezelle PouleEzelle PouleCasting Secretary
Suzanne RidgwaySuzanne RidgwayChorine / Night Club Patron / Party Girl
Charles SherlockCharles SherlockBartender
Henry SlateHenry SlateMaster of Ceremonies
Bert StevensBert StevensParty Guest
Amzie StricklandAmzie StricklandWoman in Synagogue
Charles WattsCharles WattsLeon Ballinger
Joan WinfieldJoan WinfieldNurse
Justin SmithJustin SmithPhil Stevens

Creators

Michael CurtizMichael CurtizDirector
Leonard B. SternLeonard B. SternScreenplay
Lewis MeltzerLewis MeltzerScreenplay
Frank DavisFrank DavisScreenplay

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