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The Jazz Singer

Where:

New York

When:

The 1920s

A young Jewish man is torn between tradition and individuality when his old-fashioned family objects to his career as a jazz singer. This is the first full length feature film to use synchronized sound, and is the original film musical.

Released in 1927 — 89 minutes

Genres:

Drama Music

Languages:

English Spanish Yiddish