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- The Jazz Singer. by Crosland, Alan,film director.; Jolson, Al,actor.; Besserer, Eugenie,actor.; McAvoy, May,actor.; Lederer, Otto,actor.; Tucker, Richard,actor.; Oland, Warner,actor.; NYX Channel (Firm),dst; Kanopy (Firm),dst;
- Al Jolson, Eugenie Besserer, May McAvoy, Otto Lederer, Richard Tucker, Warner OlandOriginally produced by NYX Channel in 1927.THE JAZZ SINGER is a landmark in film history, known as the first feature-length movie with synchronized dialogue, ushering in the era of sound in cinema. The story follows Jakie Rabinowitz, a young Jewish man expected to follow in his father’s footsteps as a synagogue cantor. However, Jakie dreams of becoming a jazz singer and changes his name to Jack Robin. As he rises to fame on the Broadway stage, he finds himself torn between his artistic ambitions and his family's religious and cultural expectations. The tension peaks when he must choose between performing on opening night or singing in his father's place for Yom Kippur. Starring Al Jolson, the film combines heartfelt drama with groundbreaking musical performances, symbolizing the tension between old traditions and a rapidly modernizing America.Mode of access: World Wide Web.
- Subjects: Feature films.; Motion pictures.; Drama.; Musicals.; Jazz.; Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.).;
- Speak no evil [videorecording] / by Watkins, James,1978-screenwriter,film director.; Davis, Mackenzie,actor.; Franciosi, Aisling,1993-actor.; Hough, Dan(Actor),actor.; Lefler, Alix West,actor.; Malhees, Motaz,actor.; McAvoy, James,1979-actor.; McNairy, Scoot,actor.; Universal Studios, Inc.,film distributor.;
- James Mcavoy, Mackenzie Davis, Aisling Franciosi, Alix West Lefler, Dan Hough, Scoot Mcnairy, Motaz Malhees.After befriending a British couple with a mute son, Americans Ben and Louise accept an unusual invitation to bring their daughter for a weekend at an idyllic country estate. Yet when they discover their hosts are hiding sinister motives, Ben and Louise fear their family may be pawns in a disturbing plot.Canadian Home Video Rating: 14A.MPAA rating: R.Described video for the blind and visually impaired.Subtitled for the deaf and hard-of-hearing (SDH).DVD ; wide screen presentation ; Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0.
- Subjects: Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.; Video recordings for the hearing impaired.; Horror films.; Feature films.; Americans; Family vacations; Mute persons; Man-woman relationships; Serial murderers; Dysfunctional families;
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