HI!! THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS. A GREATER BIRTHDAY GIFT NO ONE HAS GIVEN ME. FILLS MY HEART AND MAKES IT SOAR. HEARING HIM SING FOR HIS FATHER WAS VERY MOVING, TEARS FLOWED. THANK YOU AGAIN AND STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY. ❤️ 💙 🙏🙏
Thank you so much for sharing with us this precious treasure. I always loved Al Jolson's songs, but didn't know much about his life and the fact that this film turned out to be the first talking movie. 👏👏👏💖
Thank you for posting this precious treasure! For myself, I will say that upon first seeing his rendition of "Kol Nidre" in the 1927 version of "The Jazz Singer" and the way that he appeared to be singing to God, was absolutely stunning. The incredible emotion in his voice when he sings that prayer in the synagogue, conveys a cry of love and openness to people, to life, and to the world at large that I wept profoundly for several minutes. There is such a mystery in his eyes, his voice, and that music that is timeless--and that it is captured on film is a miracle.
I always considered Al Jolson a great entertainer. It wasn't until I saw Jolson Sings Again. As a veteran, I now consider him a patriot and a great American. All I have ever heard about was how Bob Hope entertained the troops, I never read about Al Jolson which is a shame. He was the first entertainer to entertain the troops during WWII. While entertaining the troops he contracted malaria. Eventually, he had to have one lung removed. That did not stop him from going to Korea to entertain the troops there. For a singer with only one lung, he put on quite a few shows, too many shows. 10 days after returning from Korea Al Jolson died of a heart attack.
Yep, I'm just settling down to watch this - heard so much about it so thought I would like to see what the fuss was about way back then - wasn't it the very first 'speaky film' 🤔🤔 21/4/23
Please understand, this is NOT the first "sound" picture. It's the first "talking" picture. So, what's the diff? A few earlier movies had background music and sound effects. Such as clanging of sword fights. But this one has human voice, Synchronized to the visual lip movements. The little boy Jackie does a remarkable job at acting. Showing facial expressions to convey his emotions. The father / Rabbi is Swedish actor Warner Oland. You know him as Charlie Chan the oriental detective. Until he died, then Sidney Toler took over the role for several more movies in the series. Watch Jolson gyrate during "Toot Toot Tootsie". Elvis "The Pelvis" ... Eat your heart out !
The best song in this film was "Mother of Mine I Still Have You". I can't listen to it without tears coming to my eyes. Thanks for sharing!
So good! Thanks for watching.
You keep bringing the best and I keep watching with gratitude. ❤
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HI!! THANK YOU FOR POSTING THIS. A GREATER BIRTHDAY GIFT NO ONE HAS GIVEN ME. FILLS MY HEART AND MAKES IT SOAR. HEARING HIM SING FOR HIS FATHER WAS VERY MOVING, TEARS FLOWED. THANK YOU AGAIN AND STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY. ❤️ 💙 🙏🙏
Happy belated birthday! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the visit.
Thanks for posting! I watched this on a whim, and it was a refreshing change from explosions, gunfire and car chases!
Thank you so much for sharing with us this precious treasure. I always loved Al Jolson's songs, but didn't know much about his life and the fact that this film turned out to be the first talking movie. 👏👏👏💖
a masterpiece both the silent and the talking parts and the magnificent Jewish Liturgy.
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The perfect way to start the weekend
I think so, too. Thanks for the visit!
Thank you for posting this precious treasure! For myself, I will say that upon first seeing his rendition of "Kol Nidre" in the 1927 version of "The Jazz Singer" and the way that he appeared to be singing to God, was absolutely stunning. The incredible emotion in his voice when he sings that prayer in the synagogue, conveys a cry of love and openness to people, to life, and to the world at large that I wept profoundly for several minutes. There is such a mystery in his eyes, his voice, and that music that is timeless--and that it is captured on film is a miracle.
I greatly enjoyed viewing this. I had seen segments over the years but never the complete film. Thank You!
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I always considered Al Jolson a great entertainer. It wasn't until I saw Jolson Sings Again. As a veteran, I now consider him a patriot and a great American. All I have ever heard about was how Bob Hope entertained the troops, I never read about Al Jolson which is a shame. He was the first entertainer to entertain the troops during WWII. While entertaining the troops he contracted malaria. Eventually, he had to have one lung removed. That did not stop him from going to Korea to entertain the troops there. For a singer with only one lung, he put on quite a few shows, too many shows. 10 days after returning from Korea Al Jolson died of a heart attack.
Roger that. Thanks for the info.
I totally agree with you. I always heard about Bob Hope entertaining the troops, and never about Al Jolson doing the same. A real shame.
Yep, I'm just settling down to watch this - heard so much about it so thought I would like to see what the fuss was about way back then - wasn't it the very first 'speaky film' 🤔🤔 21/4/23
Hope you enjoy it. Thanks for the visit!
Please understand, this is NOT the first "sound" picture. It's the first "talking" picture.
So, what's the diff? A few earlier movies had background music and sound effects. Such as clanging of sword fights. But this one has human voice, Synchronized to the visual lip movements.
The little boy Jackie does a remarkable job at acting. Showing facial expressions to convey his emotions.
The father / Rabbi is Swedish actor Warner Oland. You know him as Charlie Chan the oriental detective. Until he died, then Sidney Toler took over the role for several more movies in the series.
Watch Jolson gyrate during "Toot Toot Tootsie". Elvis "The Pelvis" ... Eat your heart out !
Talented actor,singer,comedian big voice ,before microtones!
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You ain't heard nothin' yet!
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Today's The Jazz Singer anniversary p premiere. It was in conflict with Yom Kippur
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