Jerry dreams of becoming a famous jazz singer, but to accomplish that, he must defy his father, a Jewish Cantor who opposes such a dream as a future for a son of his.
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Title: The Jazz Singer (1952)
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Cast
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| Danny Thomas | ... | Jerry Golding | |
| Peggy Lee | ... | Judy Lane | |
| Eduard Franz | ... | Cantor David Golding | |
| Mildred Dunnock | ... | Mrs. Ruth Golding | |
| Alex Gerry | ... | Uncle Louie | |
| Allyn Joslyn | ... | George Miller | |
| Tom Tully | ... | Dan McGurney | |
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Harold Gordon | ... | Rabbi Roth |
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Hal Ross | ... | Joseph |
| Justin Smith | ... | Phil Stevens | |
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Anitra Stevens | ... | Yvonne |
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Marcoreta Hellman | ... | Mrs. Robbins |
| Gayne Whitman | ... | Mr. Eskow | |
| Anthony Jochim | ... | Mr. Michton | |
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Dan Barton | ... | Ray Mullins |
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Jerry dreams of becoming a famous jazz singer, but to accomplish that, he must defy his father, a Jewish Cantor who opposes such a dream as a future for a son of his.
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It's joy set to music. A story that sings out to your heart. See more »Parents Guide:
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The 1927 version of movie was referenced in the Gene Kelly classic "Singing In The Rain", however this version was released in the same year. See more »Goofs
Catwalks, lights and other equipment rigged to the roof of the sound stage are clearly visible during a shot of an audience supposedly sitting in a real theater. See more »Frequently Asked Questions
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Country:
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EnglishRelease Date:
14 February 1953 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
The Jazz Singer See more »Filming Locations:
Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USAEdit
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$4,360,000Company Credits
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Oy gevalt! What a disaster! Danny Thomas croons (badly), Danny Thomas tells jokes (badly) that are so corny and ancient Al Jolson would have been embarrassed to crack them, Danny Thomas emotes (badly, almost laughably). Opening scene had me wondering what all those goyim were doing in the temple! Peggy Lee was entertaining and a standout in this otherwise dreary film. The supporting cast were more-or-less adequate, with the mother and father characters well cast. Look for character actor William Schallert in a bit part, along with some other familiar faces. The Technicolor photography was superb. Watch all the scenes taking place in clubs across the nation and you'll notice that Danny and Peggy are using the exact same microphone in each one! My advice - stick with Jolie's groundbreaking original.