The Jazz Singer (1952): Cast & Where to Watch
The Jazz Singer is a 1952 music drama directed by Michael Curtiz, starring Philip Rini as Child Singer, Vince Barnett and Bess Flowers. It runs 1 hour 47 minutes. Rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 47m (107 min)
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Jazz Singer About?
The premise of The Jazz Singer without spoilers.
Filled with music and heart, the film follows a talented young Jewish man whose love for jazz clashes with his traditional family's expectations. As he strives to forge his own identity and pursue a singing career, he must confront familial pressure and the pain of choosing between heritage and personal passion.
The Jazz Singer Themes & Keywords
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- new york city
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- based on play
- dream
- singer
- jazz singer
- cantor
- male female relationship
- war veteran
- uncle
- train
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- theatrical producer
- theatrical backer
- texan
- talent agent
- synagogue
- showbiz
- show business
- price of fame
- piety
- philadelphia pennsylvania
- passover
- nightclub
- mother son relationship
- melodrama
- korean war
- jazz music
- generation gap
- father son relationship
- fame
- entertainer
- dysfunctional family
- disc jockey
- comedian
- birthday
- audition
- jew
Where to Watch The Jazz Singer
Rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. US availability and prices from JustWatch.
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The Jazz Singer Cast & Characters
Philip Rini leads the cast as Child Singer, with Vince Barnett as Bartender and Bess Flowers as Party Guest / Nightclub Extra (uncredited). Directed by Michael Curtiz; 48 actors are credited in all.
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Director Michael Curtiz
- Philip Rini as Child Singer
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Vince Barnett as Bartender - Bess Flowers as Party Guest / Nightclub Extra (uncredited)
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Mildred Dunnock as Ruth Golding
Also Starring in The Jazz Singer
· 44 more- Harold Miller Nightclub Patron / Party Guest
- Justin Smith Phil Stevens
- Bert Stevens Party Guest
- Mike Lally Nightclub Patron
- James Conaty Party Guest
- Ralph Brooks Man in Audience
- Charles Sherlock Bartender
- Wilbur Mack Man in Agent's Office / Nightclub Patron
- Harry Harvey Train Conductor
- Murray Alper Taxi Driver (uncredited)
- William Schallert Assistant Stage Manager (uncredited)
- Jimmy Conlin Mr. Demming, Photographer
- Stuart Hall Waiter
- Suzanne Ridgway Chorine / Night Club Patron / Party Girl
- Amzie Strickland Woman in Synagogue
- Barry Norton Nightclub Patron
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- James Gonzalez Dance Director
- Tom Tully Dan McGurney
- Fred Rapport Trustee
- Eduard Franz David Golding
- Allyn Joslyn George Miller
- Gayne Whitman Mr. Eskow
- Alex Gerry Uncle Louie
- Phil Arnold Stagehand
- Charles Watts Leon Ballinger
- Ezelle Poule Casting Secretary
- Henry Slate Master of Ceremonies
- Anthony Jochim Mr. Michton
- David Leonard Dr. Johnson
- Joan Winfield Nurse
- Danny Thomas Jerry Golding
- Jimmy Ames Music Store Proprietor
- Peggy Lee Judy Lane
- Dan Barton Ray Mullins
- Harold Gordon Rabbi Roth
- Gustave Lax Cantor
- Earl Lee Arthur
- Angi O. Poulos Club Owner
- Anitra Stevens Yvonne
- Sam Wolfe Sammy
- Marcoreta Hellman Mrs. Robbins
- Frank Remsden Trustee
- Robert Wegner Synagogue Elder
- Hal Ross Joseph
The Jazz Singer Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Jazz Singer.
Cars in The Jazz Singer
1 car on screen: the 1952 Plymouth Cambridge.
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1952 Plymouth Cambridge Minor role
The Jazz Singer Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Il cantante di jazz” and “O Cantor de Jazz”.
- Also known as
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- Il cantante di jazz
- O Cantor de Jazz
- Jazzsångaren
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The Jazz Singer FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of The Jazz Singer, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Jazz Singer?
The Jazz Singer runs 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).
When was The Jazz Singer released?
The Jazz Singer was released on December 30, 1952.
Who directed The Jazz Singer?
The Jazz Singer was directed by Michael Curtiz.
More films by Michael Curtiz Who is in the cast of The Jazz Singer?
The Jazz Singer stars Philip Rini as Child Singer, Vince Barnett as Bartender and Bess Flowers as Party Guest / Nightclub Extra (uncredited), among 48 credited actors.
Where can I watch The Jazz Singer?
In the US, The Jazz Singer is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home (availability from JustWatch).
Does The Jazz Singer have a post-credit scene?
No. The Jazz Singer has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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