The Jazz Singer(1953)
It's joy set to music. A story that sings out to your heart.
The Jazz Singer Synopsis
A young Jewish man is torn between tradition and individuality when his old-fashioned family objects to his career as a jazz singer.
The Jazz Singer (1953) is a music and drama film directed by Michael Curtiz, released on February 14, 1953 with a runtime of 1h 47m. It stars Danny Thomas, Peggy Lee, Eduard Franz and Mildred Dunnock. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Curtiz
- Writers:
- Frank Davis, Leonard B. Stern, Lewis Meltzer
- Producers:
- Louis F. Edelman
- Cinematographer:
- Carl E. Guthrie
- Composer:
- Max Steiner
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Jazz Singer (1953) Trailer
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The Jazz Singer Cast & Crew
Main cast
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
Hal Ross
as Joseph
Murray Alper
as Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Bess Flowers
as Party Guest / Nightclub Extra (uncredited)
William Schallert
as Assistant Stage Manager (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Michael Curtiz, written by Frank Davis, Leonard B. Stern and Lewis Meltzer, produced by Louis F. Edelman.
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The Jazz Singer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Jazz Singer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Jazz Singer online?
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The Jazz Singer (1953) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Jazz Singer?
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The main cast of The Jazz Singer (1953) includes Danny Thomas, Peggy Lee, Eduard Franz, Mildred Dunnock and Alex Gerry. The film was directed by Michael Curtiz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Jazz Singer released?
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The Jazz Singer was released on February 14, 1953 and runs for 1h 47m.
Is The Jazz Singer worth watching?
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The Jazz Singer (1953) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Jazz Singer?
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Yes. The official The Jazz Singer trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.