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Al Jolson and The Jazz Singer

  • 20082008
  • 1h 25m
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Documentary about the first talkie 'The Jazz Singer' and its star Al Jolson. This documentary takes a close look at the technical and cultural circumstances that led to the production and success of the first talking picture in film history.
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On October 6th of 1927 the Warner Bros. production "The Jazz Singer" had its premiere in New York City: The first talkie with dialogue revolutionized the film industry and marked the end of ... Read allOn October 6th of 1927 the Warner Bros. production "The Jazz Singer" had its premiere in New York City: The first talkie with dialogue revolutionized the film industry and marked the end of silent films. The story around the Jewish protagonist Jakie Rabinowitz, torn between tradi... Read allOn October 6th of 1927 the Warner Bros. production "The Jazz Singer" had its premiere in New York City: The first talkie with dialogue revolutionized the film industry and marked the end of silent films. The story around the Jewish protagonist Jakie Rabinowitz, torn between tradition and modern spirit, and the success of the film are inseparably connected with the art... Read all

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    • Andrea Oberheiden
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    • Andrea Oberheiden(script)
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    • Paul Bowers
    • Joseph Ciolino
    • Marjorie Elitzer
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    On October 6th of 1927 the Warner Bros. production "The Jazz Singer" had its premiere in New York City: The first talkie with dialogue revolutionized the film industry and marked the end of silent films. The story around the Jewish protagonist Jakie Rabinowitz, torn between tradition and modern spirit, and the success of the film are inseparably connected with the artist Al Jolson. The film delivers an insight into the social and technical developments of the time, as well as into Jolson's personal background; a history of the immigrants' search for identity in the "New World" at the beginning of the 20th century. —Andrea Oberheiden
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      • February 23, 2009 (Germany)
    • Country of origin
      • Germany
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      • English
    • Also known as
      • Al Jolson und der Jazzsänger
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      • USA
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      • AJ-Images Film
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