The Jazz Singer (1927)

(1927) is an American musical and dramatic film, directed by Alan Crosland and starring Al Jolson. The film is known to history as the first sound film in the history of cinema, even though it actually contains only some spoken and sung sequences. The film tells the story of a young Jew who defies the traditions of his family to become a jazz singer. Ron Hutchinson and Vince Giordano are two experts in cinema and music, who have made an audio commentary for the film, available on the Warner Home Video DVD. In the commentary, the two provide historical information, anecdotes and trivia about the film, its songs, its actors and its cultural impact. The commentary is very appreciated by the fans of the film and the musical genre.