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The Jazz Singer
Summary: The son of a Jewish Cantor must defy the traditions of his religious father in order to pursue his dream of becoming a jazz singer.
Release Date: December 01, 1928
Director:
Alan Crosland
Runtime: 1 h 28 min
MPAA: G
Production: Warner Bros.
Country: United States
Language: English
Movie budget: $ 422,000
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