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A cantor’s son makes it big in show business. Archetypal Jewish weepie which became of absorbing interest as the first talkie film (songs and a few fragments of speech). Stars Al Jolson. Based on the play by Samson Raphaelson. Also includes a segment entitled “Behind the scenes” which documents the premiere of the film.
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ACMI Identifier
302385
Language
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Anti-semitism
Feature films → Feature films - United States
Literature → American literature - Film and video adaptations
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Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)