Available on YouTube
Release date: October 6, 1927 (USA)
Director: Alan Crosland
Producers: Jack L. Warner, Darryl F. Zanuck
Awards: Academy Honorary Award
Screenplay: Alan Crosland, Alfred A. Cohn, Jack Jarmuth
Music composed by: Louis Silvers
Box office: 2.6 million USD
First Feature-Length "Talkie": While not entirely a talkie (silent intertitles were still used), it contained synchronized dialogue and singing sequences, marking a major turning point in film history and ushering in the era of sound films.
Impact on the Industry: Its financial success cemented the dominance of sound films and effectively ended the It tells the story of Jakie Rabinowitz, a young man torn between his family's religious tradition and his passion for jazz music. This cultural clash explores themes of identity, assimilation, and personal ambition.
Family Drama: The film delves into the complicated relationship between Jakie and his father, a cantor who expects him to follow in his footsteps. This emotional conflict adds depth and resonance to the story.
So many great works of art come out of parents' lack of support for their children's talents or dreams!
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