The Jazz Singer (1959)
- Directed by
- Ralph Nelson
- Genre
- musical film
- Country
- United States of America
- Runtime
- 1h
- Rated
- NR
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
A cantor's son pursues a career as a jazz singer against his father's wishes. He must choose between his religious duties and his passion for music.
dramaticemotionalmusicalfamily conflictsentimentalclassicstageynostalgic
What happens
"The Jazz Singer" is a filmed adaptation of Samson Raphaelson's 1925 play of the same title, starring Jerry Lewis. It was broadcast on October 13, 1959, as the second episode of the American television anthology series Ford Startime on NBC. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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