Review of The Jazz Singer (1927) by Brian P — 10 Feb 2014

Talkies/Vitaphone feat since this film with its supernal perfornances by Jolson.

This review of The Jazz Singer (1927) was written by Brian P on 10 Feb 2014.

The Jazz Singer has generally received mixed reviews.

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