Title

The Jazz Singer

Caption

The Jazz Singer is a 1927 American musical film. The first feature-length motion picture with synchronized dialogue sequences, its release heralded the commercial ascendance of the 'talkies' and the decline of the silent film era. Directed by Alan Crosland, the movie stars Al Jolson, who performs six songs. The film is based on The Day of Atonement, a play by Samson Raphaelson.

Date

1927

Credit line

Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

Reference

ARP18A12_371

License type

Rights managed

Available size

60,0Mb (4,0Mb) / 15,3in x 15,2in / 4592 x 4567 (300dpi)

Keywords

Jazz Singer American Musical Film Dialogue Silent Alan Crosland Al Jolson Day Atonement Samson Raphaelson Movie Cinema

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