The Jazz Singer (1953)
It's joy set to music. A story that sings out to your heart.
A young Jewish man is torn between tradition and individuality when his old-fashioned family objects to his career as a jazz singer.
- Date of release
- 1953-02-14
- TMDB
- 6.0 / 10 (7)
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Genres
- Music, Drama
- Director
- Michael Curtiz
Casting
- 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
- Hal Ross — Joseph
- Murray Alper — Taxi Driver (uncredited)
- Bess Flowers — Party Guest / Nightclub Extra (uncredited)
- William Schallert — Assistant Stage Manager (uncredited)
Interesting facts
- Based on: The Jazz Singer
- Awards: 0 · Nominations: 1
The Jazz Singer is a 1952 remake of the groundbreaking 1927 film The Jazz Singer. The film was directed by Michael Curtiz and stars Danny Thomas, Peggy Lee and Eduard Franz.
Production
In April 1952, Doris Day was announced as the female lead. However, Day withdrew and Peggy Lee tested for the role in July.
The climactic scene in which Jerry sings "Kol Nidre" was filmed at the Sinai Temple in Los Angeles.
The film's editor, Alan Crosland Jr., was the son of Alan Crosland, the director of the original 1927 film.
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