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The Jazz Singer
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Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 0765463007231
Languages: English (Original Language), Analog
Release Date: January 01, 1985
Theatrical Release Date: October 06, 1927
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Editorial Review:
Generally considered the first sound feature, this 1927 film is pretty much silent except for a few lines of dialogue and Al Jolson's songs. The story finds Jolson playing the son of a cantor who wants him to follow in his footsteps, but the singer prefers secular music. Except for its historical value, the film isn't all that interesting, though it is great to get a sense of why people considered Jolson to be a hugely exciting entertainer at the time. --Tom Keogh
Of historical importance as the first talking picture, it's the story of a Cantor who would like his son to follow in his footsteps. But Jolson feels otherwise: he wants to be a jazz singer! A very early performance of Myrna Loy, with the classic line: "You ain't seen nothing yet!" Main songs: "Toot, Toot, Tootsie Goodbye", "My Mammy", "Blue Skies", "My Gal Sal", and others.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - You ain't heard nothing yet.
The disc of shorts is worth the price alone. But with the booklet and wonderful restored film and commentaries, just a great package.
Rating:  - awful movie, incredible extras
The movie "The jazz Singer" would have been forgotten long ago had it not
been the first film to be released with some dialogue and songs. Don't
order the this for the film, order instead for the 3rd disc which is a
true gem. Vitaphone which was a subsidary of Warner Brothers filmed and
released short subjects of popular dance bands, singers and vaudeville
acts. The third disc contains about three and a half hours of beautifully
restored vitaphone short subjects. ... Read More
Rating:  - Vitaphone is like a vitamin
Why is it worth buying this set of dvd's if you already have "the Jazz singer " which has been released numerous times? Just for the vitaphone shorts, the reason I bought it. These shorts alone are worth the cost of the set. If you want to see what vaudeville was really like this is the set for you. Some of the names you won't recognize, for obvious reasons but this is what was entertainment back then. I remember my father telling me about Van and Schenck and now I know what he was talking about. Van ... Read More
Rating: - Jazz Singer DVD
Very timely delivery and the product was exactly as described. Very responsive vendor. The DVD is a must for anyone interested in Jolson. Mostly silent (with subtitles) except for the music.
Rating: - IF YOU LOVE MOVIE MUSICALS DON'T RENOUNCE TO THIS BOX SET.
I BELIEVE THIS IS ONE OF THE VERY BEST BOX SETS PRODUCED BY ANY AMERICAN FILM COMPANY. I SUGGEST WARNER BROS TO PRODUCE MORE OF THESE SETS OFFERING US, ALL THE MOVIE MUSICALS OF THE EARLY THIRTIES PROCEEDING AS THEY HAVE DONE WITH THIS EXTRAORDINARILY MARVELLOUS "JAZZ SINGER".
PLEASE WARNER BROS LISTEN TO ME AND MAKE MY DREAM COME TRUE. THANKS!
Ernesto Oppicelli
Via Certosa 1 a - 3
16159 Genova Certosa - Italy
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