The Jazz Singer
It's joy set to music. A story that sings out to your heart.
1953 · 1h 47m · Approved
Drama, Music
Directed by
Michael Curtiz
Overview
A young Jewish man is torn between tradition and individuality when his old-fashioned family objects to his career as a jazz singer.
Director and cast
- Michael Curtiz Director
- Danny Thomas as Jerry Golding
- Peggy Lee as Judy Lane
- Eduard Franz as David Golding
- Mildred Dunnock as Ruth Golding
- Alex Gerry as Uncle Louie
- Allyn Joslyn as George Miller
- Tom Tully as Dan McGurney
- Harold Gordon as Rabbi Roth
- Hal Ross as Joseph
- Murray Alper as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
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