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The Jazz Singer

  • 19521952
  • ApprovedApproved
  • 1h 47m
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
388
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Peggy Lee and Danny Thomas in The Jazz Singer (1952)
DramaMusicRomance
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.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.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.
IMDb RATING
5.7/10
388
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    • Michael Curtiz
  • Writers
    • Frank Davis(screenplay)
    • Leonard Stern(screenplay)
    • Lewis Meltzer(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Danny Thomas
    • Peggy Lee
    • Eduard Franz
    • Michael Curtiz
  • Writers
    • Frank Davis(screenplay)
    • Leonard Stern(screenplay)
    • Lewis Meltzer(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Danny Thomas
    • Peggy Lee
    • Eduard Franz
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    • 14User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 Oscar

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    Danny Thomas
    Danny Thomas
    • Jerry Golding
    Peggy Lee
    Peggy Lee
    • Judy Lane
    Eduard Franz
    Eduard Franz
    • Cantor David Golding
    Mildred Dunnock
    Mildred Dunnock
    • Mrs. Ruth Golding
    Alex Gerry
    Alex Gerry
    • Uncle Louie
    Allyn Joslyn
    Allyn Joslyn
    • George Miller
    Tom Tully
    Tom Tully
    • Dan McGurney
    Harold Gordon
    • Rabbi Roth
    Hal Ross
    • Joseph
    Justin Smith
    Justin Smith
    • Phil Stevens
    Anitra Stevens
    • Yvonne
    Marcoreta Hellman
    • Mrs. Robbins
    Gayne Whitman
    Gayne Whitman
    • Mr. Eskow
    Anthony Jochim
    Anthony Jochim
    • Mr. Michton
    Dan Barton
    • Ray Mullins
    Sam Wolfe
    Sam Wolfe
    • Sammy
    Murray Alper
    Murray Alper
    • Taxi Driver
    • (uncredited)
    Jimmy Ames
    • Music Store Proprietor
    • (uncredited)
      • Michael Curtiz
    • Writers
      • Frank Davis(screenplay)
      • Leonard Stern(screenplay)
      • Lewis Meltzer(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Michael Curtiz originally wanted Doris Day to play the role of Judy Lane.
    • 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.
    • Connections
      Referenced in The Danny Thomas Show: Linda, the Performer (1960)
    • Soundtracks
      I'll String Along with You
      (uncredited)
      Music by Harry Warren
      Lyrics by Al Dubin
      Sung by Danny Thomas

    User reviews14

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    10/10
    Hey, It's Pretty Good!!
    To be frank, this is probably the best version in my book as a sound movie version of the Jazz Singer. The 1927 version is really a silent movie despite its build-up as the first talkie.

    Danny Thomas is a great comedian, and he sings very well. He does the Jewish stuff with feeling. Peggy Lee is great and any film that has her is always entertaining. Allan Joslyn is not too entertaining and we could have done without him. One question: since when do Cantors live in such luxurious houses???
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    • Feb 4, 2000

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    • Release date
      • February 14, 1953 (United States)
      • United States
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Warner Bros.
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    • 1 hour 47 minutes

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