The Jazz Singer

The Jazz Singer

1953 | 1h 47m | Drama, Musical | TV-G

Brief Synopsis

A young Jewish man returns from Korea with dreams of making it on Broadway, but grows at odds with his father who wants him to succeed him as cantor in their synagogue.

Cast and Crew

DIRECTOR

Michael Curtiz

CAST

Danny Thomas

Eduard Franz

PRODUCERS

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WRITERS

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Related Videos

Jazz Singer, The (1953) -- (Movie Clip) Who Sent For You?
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Just back from Korea, veteran Jerry (Toledo, Ohio native Danny Thomas) summoned to the mic at a Philadelphia night club, early in Warner Bros.' updated version of The Jazz Singer, 1953.
Jazz Singer, The (1953) -- (Movie Clip) Very Special Day
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Her own composition, Peggy Lee (as "Judy") in a rare acting role, with her new-to-show-biz pal Jerry (Danny Thomas), whom she met on a USO tour in Korea, a montage from The Jazz Singer, 1953, directed by Michael Curtiz.
Jazz Singer, The (1953) -- (Movie Clip) Temple Sinai
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Korean War vet Jerry (Danny Thomas) arrives at his Philadelphia temple for Rosh Hashanah, his father (Eduard Franz) officiating and mother (Mildred Dunnock) admiring, opening Warner Bros.' 1953 re-make of The Jazz Singer, directed by Michael Curtiz.

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