
Streaming on Tubi.
Synopsis
A young Jewish man is torn between tradition and individuality when his old-fashioned family objects to his career as a jazz singer. This is the first full length feature film to use synchronized sound, and is the original film musical.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 6.4/10 | 42% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 77% | 21% |
| Metacritic | 66/100 | 21% |
| TMDB | 6.1/10266 votes | 16% |
| Balasaur Score | 67 | 100% |
Key crew
- Alan CroslandDirector
- Louis SilversOriginal Music Composer
- Alfred A. CohnScreenplay
Cast
- Al JolsonJakie Rabinowitz
- May McAvoyMary Dale
- Warner OlandCantor Rabinowitz
- Eugenie BessererSara Rabinowitz
- Otto LedererMoisha Yudelson
- Robert GordonYoung Jakie Rabinowitz
- Richard TuckerHarry Lee
- Yossele RosenblattCantor Rosenblatt
- William DemarestBuster Billings (uncredited)
- John MiljanHost (uncredited)
- Roscoe KarnsAgent (uncredited)
- Anders RandolfDillings (uncredited)












