The Jazz Singer

Nan
1h 47m
1953
5.5 /10 (6)

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.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1953-02-14

Top 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

Hal Ross

Joseph

Murray Alper

Taxi Driver (uncredited)

Bess Flowers

Party Guest / Nightclub Extra (uncredited)

William Schallert

Assistant Stage Manager (uncredited)

Anitra Stevens

Yvonne

Marcoreta Hellman

Mrs. Robbins

Gayne Whitman

Mr. Eskow

Anthony Jochim

Mr. Michton

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