The Jazz Singer (1927): The first vocal film of the world
The Jazz Singer (1927) Gridline Ratings: N/A Musical drama film Watch Trailer Directed by: Alan Crosland Written by: Alfred A. Cohn (adaptation) Produced by: Darryl F. Zanuck (uncredited), Warner Bros. Cinematography: Hal Mohr Music & Audio: Louis Silvers (Vitaphone musical score) Edited by: Harold McCord Country: United States Language: English Release Date: October 6, 1927 Running Time: 88 minutes Screenplay by: Alfred A. Cohn Based on: The Day of Atonement by Samson Raphaelson Production Company: Warner Bros. Distributed by: Warner Bros. Pictures 1. Plot Summary The Jazz Singer follows Jakie Rabinowitz, a young man born into a devout Jewish family, who aspires to be a jazz performer despite his father's wish for him to become a cantor. Torn between tradition and ambition, Jakie adopts the stage name Jack Robin and faces the emotional and cultural challenges of pursuing a life on stage. 2. The World Setting (place & time): 1920s New ...