The Jazz Singer (1952)
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- Approved
- 1h 47min
- Drama, Music
- 14 Feb 1953 (USA)
- Movie
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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- Nominated for 1 Oscar.
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Cast
Danny Thomas | ... |
Jerry Golding
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Peggy Lee | ... |
Judy Lane
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Eduard Franz | ... |
Cantor David Golding
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Mildred Dunnock | ... |
Mrs. Ruth Golding
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Alex Gerry | ... |
Uncle Louie
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Allyn Joslyn | ... |
George Miller
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Tom Tully | ... |
Dan McGurney
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Harold Gordon | ... |
Rabbi Roth
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Hal Ross | ... |
Joseph
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Justin Smith | ... |
Phil Stevens
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Anitra Stevens | ... |
Yvonne
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Marcoreta Hellman | ... |
Mrs. Robbins
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Gayne Whitman | ... |
Mr. Eskow
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Anthony Jochim | ... |
Mr. Michton
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Dan Barton | ... |
Ray Mullins
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Sam Wolfe | ... |
Sammy
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Murray Alper | ... |
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
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Jimmy Ames | ... |
Music Store Proprietor (uncredited)
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Phil Arnold | ... |
Stagehand (uncredited)
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Vince Barnett | ... |
Bartender (uncredited)
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Ralph Brooks | ... |
Man in Audience (uncredited)
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Emilie Cabanne | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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James Conaty | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Jimmy Conlin | ... |
Mr. Demming, Photographer (uncredited)
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Roy Darmour | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Bess Flowers | ... |
Party Guest / Nightclub Extra (uncredited)
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James Gonzalez | ... |
Dance Director (uncredited)
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Stuart Hall | ... |
Waiter (uncredited)
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Harry Harris | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Harry Harvey | ... |
Train Conductor (uncredited)
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George Hoagland | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Mike Lally | ... |
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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Gustave Lax | ... |
Cantor (uncredited)
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Earl Lee | ... |
Arthur (uncredited)
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David Leonard | ... |
Dr. Johnson (uncredited)
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Wilbur Mack | ... |
Man in Theatrical Agent's Office / Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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Harold Miller | ... |
Nightclub Patron / Party Guest (uncredited)
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Barry Norton | ... |
Nightclub Patron (uncredited)
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Frank Peters | ... |
Minor Role (uncredited)
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Ezelle Poule | ... |
Casting Secretary (uncredited)
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Angi O. Poulos | ... |
Club Owner (uncredited)
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Fred Rapport | ... |
Trustee (uncredited)
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Frank Remsden | ... |
Trustee (uncredited)
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Suzanne Ridgway | ... |
Chorine / Night Club Patron / Party Girl (uncredited)
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Philip Rini | ... |
Child Singer (uncredited)
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William Schallert | ... |
Assistant Stage Manager (uncredited)
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Charles Sherlock | ... |
Bartender (uncredited)
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Henry Slate | ... |
Master of Ceremonies (uncredited)
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Bert Stevens | ... |
Party Guest (uncredited)
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Amzie Strickland | ... |
Woman in Synagogue (uncredited)
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Charles Watts | ... |
Leon Ballinger (uncredited)
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Joan Winfield | ... |
Nurse (uncredited)
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Directed by
Michael Curtiz |
Written by
Frank Davis | ... | (screenplay) and |
Leonard Stern | ... | (screenplay) and |
Lewis Meltzer | ... | (screenplay) |
Samson Raphaelson | ... | (based on the play by) |
Produced by
Louis F. Edelman | ... | producer |
Music by
Ray Heindorf | ... | (uncredited) |
Max Steiner | ... | (uncredited) |
Cinematography by
Carl E. Guthrie |
Editing by
Alan Crosland Jr. |
Art Direction by
Leo K. Kuter |
Set Decoration by
George James Hopkins |
Costume Design by
Howard Shoup |
Makeup Department
Gordon Bau | ... | makeup artist |
Tillie Starriett | ... | hairdresser (uncredited) |
Henry Vilardo | ... | makeup artist (uncredited) |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
Chuck Hansen | ... | assistant director |
James Petsch | ... | second assistant director (uncredited) |
Art Department
Morris Goldman | ... | assistant props (uncredited) |
Herbert Plews | ... | props (uncredited) |
Sound Department
Charles David Forrest | ... | sound (as David Forrest) |
C.A. Riggs | ... | sound |
Camera and Electrical Department
Stuart Higgs | ... | camera assistant (uncredited) |
Paul Hill | ... | camera technician (uncredited) |
Harry Marsh | ... | camera assistant (uncredited) |
Dudie Maschmeyer | ... | grip (uncredited) |
Ralph Owen | ... | gaffer (uncredited) |
William Steudeman | ... | best boy (uncredited) |
Richard Towers | ... | camera operator (uncredited) |
Jack Woods | ... | still photographer (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
Jack Delaney | ... | wardrobe: men (uncredited) |
Joan Joseff | ... | costume jeweller (uncredited) |
Gordon Murray | ... | wardrobe: men (uncredited) |
Marguerite Royce | ... | wardrobe: women (uncredited) |
Howard Shoup | ... | wardrobe (uncredited) |
Music Department
Ray Heindorf | ... | musical director |
Norman Luboff | ... | vocal arranger |
Murray Cutter | ... | orchestrator (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
Meta Rebner | ... | script supervisor (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
Morton A. Bauman | ... | technical advisor (as Rabbi Morton A. Bauman) |
Mitchell Kovaleski | ... | technicolor color consultant (as Mitchell G. Kovaleski) |
LeRoy Prinz | ... | choreographer |
Norman Stuart | ... | dialogue director |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Warner Bros. (1952) (United States) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1953) (Argentina) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1953) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. Film (1953) (Sweden) (theatrical)
- Warner Bros. (1953) (Norway) (theatrical)
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Taglines | It's joy set to music. A story that sings out to your heart. See more » |
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Did You Know?
Trivia | Michael Curtiz originally wanted Doris Day to play the role of Judy Lane. See more » |
Goofs | Catwalks, lights and other equipment rigged to the roof of the sound stage are clearly visible during a shot of an audience supposedly sitting in a real theater. See more » |
Movie Connections | Referenced in Linda, the Performer (1960). See more » |
Soundtracks | I'll String Along with You See more » |