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The Jazz Singer (1952) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1952 · 107 mins · English
- Directed by
- Michael Curtiz
- Starring
- Mildred Dunnock, Vince Barnett, Justin Smith, Harry Harvey, Stuart Hall, William Schallert
Filled with music and heart, the film follows a talented young Jewish man whose love for jazz clashes with his traditional family's expectations. As he strives to forge his own identity and pursue a singing career, he must confront familial pressure and the pain of choosing between heritage and personal passion.
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