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  • The Jazz Singer (1952)
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    107 min | Drama, Music, Romance
The Jazz Singer (1952)
Approved
107 min | Drama, Music, Romance

Jerry dreams of becoming a famous jazz singer, but to accomplish that, he must defy his father, a Jewish Cantor who opposes such a dream as a future for a son of his.
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Frank Davis (screenplay) | Leonard Stern (screenplay) | Lewis Meltzer (screenplay) | Samson Raphaelson (based on the play by)
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Release date
Feb 14, 1953 (United States)

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52 cast members
Name Known for
Danny Thomas
Jerry Golding Jerry Golding   See fewer
Peggy Lee
Judy Lane Judy Lane   See fewer
Eduard Franz
Cantor David Golding Cantor David Golding   See fewer
Mildred Dunnock
Mrs. Ruth Golding Mrs. Ruth Golding   See fewer
Alex Gerry
Uncle Louie Uncle Louie   See fewer
Allyn Joslyn
George Miller George Miller   See fewer
Tom Tully
Dan McGurney Dan McGurney   See fewer
Harold Gordon
Rabbi Roth Rabbi Roth   See fewer
Hal Ross
Joseph Joseph   See fewer
Justin Smith
Phil Stevens Phil Stevens   See fewer
Marcoreta Hellman
Mrs. Robbins Mrs. Robbins   See fewer
Gayne Whitman
Mr. Eskow Mr. Eskow   See fewer
Anthony Jochim
Mr. Michton Mr. Michton   See fewer
Dan Barton
Ray Mullins Ray Mullins   See fewer
Sam Wolfe
Sammy Sammy   See fewer
Murray Alper
Taxi Driver (uncredited) Taxi Driver (uncredited)   See fewer
Jimmy Ames
Music Store Proprietor (uncredited) Music Store Proprietor (uncredited)   See fewer
Phil Arnold
Stagehand (uncredited) Stagehand (uncredited)   See fewer
Vince Barnett
Bartender (uncredited) Bartender (uncredited)   See fewer
Ralph Brooks
Man in Audience (uncredited) Man in Audience (uncredited)   See fewer
Emilie Cabanne
Minor Role (uncredited) Minor Role (uncredited)   See fewer
James Conaty
Party Guest (uncredited) Party Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Jimmy Conlin
Mr. Demming, Photographer (uncredited) Mr. Demming, Photographer (uncredited)   See fewer
Roy Darmour
Minor Role (uncredited) Minor Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Bess Flowers
Party Guest / Nightclub Extra (uncredited) Party Guest / Nightclub Extra (uncredited)   See fewer
James Gonzalez
Dance Director (uncredited) Dance Director (uncredited)   See fewer
Stuart Hall
Waiter (uncredited) Waiter (uncredited)   See fewer
Harry Harris
Minor Role (uncredited) Minor Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Harry Harvey
Train Conductor (uncredited) Train Conductor (uncredited)   See fewer
George Hoagland
Minor Role (uncredited) Minor Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Mike Lally
Nightclub Patron (uncredited) Nightclub Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Gustave Lax
Cantor (uncredited) Cantor (uncredited)   See fewer
Earl Lee
Arthur (uncredited) Arthur (uncredited)   See fewer
David Leonard
Dr. Johnson (uncredited) Dr. Johnson (uncredited)   See fewer
Wilbur Mack
Man in Theatrical Agent's Office / Nightclub Patron (uncredited) Man in Theatrical Agent's Office / Nightclub Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Harold Miller
Nightclub Patron / Party Guest (uncredited) Nightclub Patron / Party Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Barry Norton
Nightclub Patron (uncredited) Nightclub Patron (uncredited)   See fewer
Frank Peters
Minor Role (uncredited) Minor Role (uncredited)   See fewer
Ezelle Poule
Casting Secretary (uncredited) Casting Secretary (uncredited)   See fewer
Angi O. Poulos
Club Owner (uncredited) Club Owner (uncredited)   See fewer
Fred Rapport
Trustee (uncredited) Trustee (uncredited)   See fewer
Frank Remsden
Trustee (uncredited) Trustee (uncredited)   See fewer
Suzanne Ridgway
Chorine / Night Club Patron / Party Girl (uncredited) Chorine / Night Club Patron / Party Girl (uncredited)   See fewer
Philip Rini
Child Singer (uncredited) Child Singer (uncredited)   See fewer
William Schallert
Assistant Stage Manager (uncredited) Assistant Stage Manager (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Sherlock
Bartender (uncredited) Bartender (uncredited)   See fewer
Henry Slate
Master of Ceremonies (uncredited) Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)   See fewer
Bert Stevens
Party Guest (uncredited) Party Guest (uncredited)   See fewer
Amzie Strickland
Woman in Synagogue (uncredited) Woman in Synagogue (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Watts
Leon Ballinger (uncredited) Leon Ballinger (uncredited)   See fewer
Joan Winfield
Nurse (uncredited) Nurse (uncredited)   See fewer
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