2 Movies Starring Al Jolson

The Jazz Singer

The Jazz Singer

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1927-10-06

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

88 min

Rated:

UNRATED

IMDB Ratings:

6.9 (6426 Reviews)

Director:

Alan Crosland

Cast:

Writer:

Samson Raphaelson (play)

Alfred A. Cohn (adaptation)

Jack Jarmuth (titles)

Fullplot:

Cantor Rabinowitz is concerned and upset because his son Jakie shows so little interest in carrying on the family's traditions and heritage. For five generations, men in the family have been cantors in the synagogue, but Jakie is more interested in jazz and ragtime music. One day, they have such a bitter argument that Jakie leaves home for good. After a few years on his own, now calling himself Jack Robin, he gets an important opportunity through the help of well-known stage performer Mary Dale. But Jakie finds that in order to balance his career, his relationship with Mary, and his memories of his family, he will be forced to make some difficult choices.

Wonder Bar

Wonder Bar

Basic Info:

Released Date:

1934-03-31

Languages:

English

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

84 min

Rated:

PASSED

IMDB Ratings:

(455 Reviews)

Director:

Lloyd Bacon

Cast:

Writer:

Geza Herczeg (based on the play by)

Karl Farkas (based on the play by)

Robert Katscher (based on the play by)

Earl Baldwin (adaptation)

Fullplot:

Harry and Inez are a dance team at the Wonder Bar. Inez loves Harry, but he is in love with Liane, the wife of a wealthy business man. Al Wonder and the conductor/singer Tommy are in love with Inez. When Inez finds out, that Harry wants to leave Paris and is going to the USA with Liane she kills him.

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