Jazz Singer, The - DVD

When The Jazz Singer was released in theaters, the future of Hollywood changed. For the first time in a feature film, an actor spoke on-screen, stunning audiences and leaving the silent era behind. Al Jolson was the history-making actor, playing the son of a Jewish cantor who must defy his rabbi father in order to pursue his dream of being in show business.

One of the most popular and versatile actresses of all time, Claudette Colbert dazzles audiences in the pre-code classic Torch Singer. When Sally Trent (Colbert) can no longer support her illegitimate child, she puts her daughter up for adoption and pursues a career as a torch singer. Under the name Mimi Benton, she soon climbs to fame as a sexy nightclub singer and attempts to find her daughter through a children's radio show. Featurin

This musical, which marked the end of the silent film era, follows the story of Jakie Rabinowitz who goes against the traditions of his devout Jewish family to pursue his dream of becoming a jazz singer. After punished for singing in a beer garden, Jakie runs away and begins making a name for himself as Jack Robin. But his rising fame soon clashes with the reality of his home and heritage.