The Jazz Singer

Warner Bros. | Release Date: October 6, 1927

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MglovesfunFeb 28, 2020

I'd like to address a few misconceptions straight before I start. This is mostly not a talking picture. Nor is it about a singer that blacks up, although both do occur in this picture.

The plot is simple but largely well-acted by the threeI'd like to address a few misconceptions straight before I start. This is mostly not a talking picture. Nor is it about a singer that blacks up, although both do occur in this picture.

The plot is simple but largely well-acted by the three principal characters. Al Jolson's voice is, in truth, not particularly good. The blackface occurs near the end of the film, and is pretty uncomfortable to watch. However, if you're a fan of cinematic history, I would recommend this movie as it's both short and watchable.

It's better than some movies of the era (The Broadway Melody) but not as good as some others (Wings or All Quiet on the Western Front).… Expand

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