

The Jazz Singer
DirectorMichael Curtiz
“It's joy set to music. A story that sings out to your heart.”
A young Jewish man is torn between tradition and individuality when his old-fashioned family objects to his career as a jazz singer.
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Cast

Danny Thomas
Jerry Golding

Peggy Lee
Judy Lane

Eduard Franz
David Golding

Mildred Dunnock
Ruth Golding

Alex Gerry
Uncle Louie

Allyn Joslyn
George Miller

Tom Tully
Dan McGurney

Harold Gordon
Rabbi Roth
Hal Ross
Joseph

Murray Alper
Taxi Driver (uncredited)

Bess Flowers
Party Guest / Nightclub Extra (uncredited)

William Schallert
Assistant Stage Manager (uncredited)
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