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The Jazz Singer

6.119271h 36m14AMovieDramaMusic

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.

DirectorAlan Crosland
WriterAlfred A. Cohn

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Cast · Directed by Alan Crosland

AJAl Jolson
Al Jolson
Jakie Rabinowitz
MMMay McAvoy
May McAvoy
Mary Dale
WOWarner Oland
Warner Oland
Cantor Rabinowitz
EBEugenie Besserer
Eugenie Besserer
Sara Rabinowitz
OLOtto Lederer
Otto Lederer
Moisha Yudelson
RG
Robert Gordon
Young Jakie Rabinowitz
RTRichard Tucker
Richard Tucker
Harry Lee
YR
Yossele Rosenblatt
Cantor Rosenblatt
WDWilliam Demarest
William Demarest
Buster Billings (uncredited)
JMJohn Miljan
John Miljan
Host (uncredited)
RKRoscoe Karns
Roscoe Karns
Agent (uncredited)
ARAnders Randolf
Anders Randolf
Dillings (uncredited)

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The Jazz Singer — streaming FAQ

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The Jazz Singer is streaming on Artiflix, Filmtap and Tubi TV in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and YouTube. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Jazz Singer on Netflix?

No, The Jazz Singer is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on Artiflix and Filmtap.

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The Jazz Singer is available to stream free (with ads) on Filmtap and Tubi TV in Canada.