Tonight's film review is The Jazz Singer starring Al Jolsen. This movie, which was number 90 on AFI's list, is also the first to feature spoken dialogue. Did you know that? I didn't until I saw picked this movie up from the library. In it Jolsen stars as a jazz singer, Jakie, who is making it big in the world of music. His father, however, doesn't approve of his son's career choice. He would rather his son follow in his footsteps as cantor in the synagogue which they attend. Jakie continues in his career and enjoys great success until the day his mother shows up at the dress rehearsal for a show in which Jakie is to appear. She tells him is father is sick - on the verge of death - and begs him to come home and lead the service of Atonement at the synagogue. Jakie must decide if his heart lies in pursuing his career or honoring his Jewish tradition.
I won't tell you the end, you'll have to watch for yourselves. I will say, however, it has a great storyline that will keep you hooked until the end. It will make you laugh, and cry and leave you with a good feeling in the end. My husband and I give this one two thumbs up for a great storyline and for the fact that it is the first movie with spoken dialogue.
I won't tell you the end, you'll have to watch for yourselves. I will say, however, it has a great storyline that will keep you hooked until the end. It will make you laugh, and cry and leave you with a good feeling in the end. My husband and I give this one two thumbs up for a great storyline and for the fact that it is the first movie with spoken dialogue.
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