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The Jazz Singer(1953)
Status: Released
Date: 1953-02-14
60%
7 Votes
Time: 1h 47m
It's joy set to music. A story that sings out to your heart.
Overview:
A young Jewish man is torn between tradition and individuality when his old-fashioned family objects to his career as a jazz singer.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: The Jazz Singer
Top 10 Billed Cast
Danny Thomas
Jerry Golding
Peggy Lee
Judy Lane
Eduard Franz
David Golding
Mildred Dunnock
Ruth Golding
Alex Gerry
Uncle Louie
Allyn Joslyn
George Miller
Tom Tully
Dan McGurney
Harold Gordon
Rabbi Roth
Murray Alper
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
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