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The Jazz Singer (80th Anniversary 2-Disc Special Edition) [DVD] [1927]

May McAvoy (Actor), Warner Oland (Actor), Alan Crosland (Director) | Rated: Parental Guidance | Format: DVD
4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: May McAvoy, Warner Oland, Cantor Rosenblatt
  • Directors: Alan Crosland
  • Format: Box set, PAL, Black & White
  • Language: English
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 4:3 - 1.33:1
  • Number of discs: 2
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: 12 Nov 2007
  • Run Time: 84 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000VEHRYC
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 52,168 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Entertainment legend Al Jolson stars in this song-laced saga of a son whose show-business aspirations conflict with the values of his rabbi father (Warner Oland). Jolson's performance oozes a sense of history, in a mix of dialogue sequences and musically scored silent scenes. In 1927, the film's release was limited to only 200 theatres that were wired for sound-on-disc technology. Many audiences therefore saw only the simultaneously released all-silent version, but the film's impact echoed around the world -- so revolutionary that it was added to the American Film Institute’s all-time list of the "Top-100 American Movies".

The Jazz Singer 80th Anniversary 2-Disc Collector’s Edition includes a completely restored and remastered film with more than two hours of bonus programming.

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26 of 28 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars 3 disc set is a must 30 Jan 2008
By Mb Davis
Format:DVD
It is apparent that in the UK Warners have only issued a 2 disc set.So can i just say that you are best advised to buy the 3 disc set from Amazon in America.In my view it is one of the best DVD sets i have ever purchased.You get the film,associated shorts,and nearly 4 hours of Vitaphone shorts.The Vitaphone shorts are themselves worthy of the price alone.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful! 20 Dec 2007
By Allan
Format:DVD
Well, this is a wonderful release. Most importantly, the sound is digitized from the original Vitaphone disc (not from inferior recordings from the 30's). The picture is nicely preserved and it is fun to watch Jolson sing again during the synchronized scenes.

The Vitaphone shorts included in the discset are examples of early sound but are musical performances from mostly nondescript perfomers and are more oddities than entertaining. Two important exceptions: 1.) the short, "Lambchops," with a young George Burns and Gracie Allen in fine form; and 2.) Jolson in "Plantation Act" singing some of his standards.

A truly welcome release. Hopefully other Jolson films, like "Singing Fool," will be released.
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18 of 21 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Great DVD ! 15 Dec 2007
By L. Bellmann
Format:DVD
I bought this DVD a few weeks ago and I am delighted with my purchase. OK, the main feature is probably not the best film I have ever seen, but it is a milestone in movie history. The "Jazz Singer" is not a full talkie, but the first ever movie to feature some dialogues and songs. - Anyway, this DVD edition is a delight for any serious movie collector or film buff. It contains a carefully restored print of the "Jazz Singer" (including the German-dubbed version)and is crammed with great special features. Those features include a fantastic feature-length documentary about the advent of sound, a 1936 Technicolor cartoon which pokes a fun at the the Jazz Singer, a 1937 Technicolor short with Hollywood stars at the horse races (featuring Al Jolson and Ruby Keeler). Furthermore, there are several vintage shorts about the advent of talkies and trailers of several other Al Jolson movies. - I really wish for more DVD Edition like this one! How about a similar packaged special DVD-Edition about the first colour movie "Becky Sharp" (1935)
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars The Jazz Singer Steelbook (Blu-ray + UV Copy) [1927] [Region Free]
Brilliant- Loved the copy-no blemishes. The film was first class as was the service I received. Hope to use the service again very soon
Published 17 days ago by Leslie Kominsky
5.0 out of 5 stars all good
all goodall good 28 words or more x v b b n h g f d s a r ew qo p l
Published 20 days ago by Toni Taylor-Munn
4.0 out of 5 stars First talkie in a pristine resoration
Hesitating between silent movie and claiming to be the first spoken movie. Anyway, a pristine hd-restoration of this first (?) talkie. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Herman Beerten
3.0 out of 5 stars It's a bit of a con
You have to read between the lines of all the other reviews - I didn't. There's only 2 minutes of 'dialogue' in the UK 2 disc version - not really a 'talkie' but not the silent... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Frogman
5.0 out of 5 stars Jazz Singer 2 DVD set
There's just an amazing amount of archive material on this set. Al Jolson's earlier production "A Plantation Act" is here, the classic homage cartoon "I Love to Singa" - featuring... Read more
Published 22 months ago by P. Fowler
5.0 out of 5 stars The Jazz Singer
This film was not really what I expected, half talking and half not but considering
when the film was made I can appreciate the technological advances of the time. Read more
Published on 15 May 2011 by don
5.0 out of 5 stars An Historic Classic
This is a superb film for any serious student of cinema to add to their collection. It is proclaimed as the first talking picture, Well, Yes! and No! Read more
Published on 6 Mar 2011 by Bc V. Price
5.0 out of 5 stars The Jazz Singer (80th Anniversary 2-Disc Special Edition) [DVD] [1927]
Excellent service and very prompt.Packing was extremely good and the conditiob of the goods were excellent. Read more
Published on 1 Aug 2010 by Raven
1.0 out of 5 stars No sound track
I'd love to be able to say how much I enjoyed this - I was certainly looking forward to it, but it arrived with no soundtrack. Read more
Published on 9 Feb 2010 by Anthony R. Bayliss
5.0 out of 5 stars jazz singer
This movie was a giant leap for the movie world, a great musical triumph for al jolson pathing the way for 80 years of musicals. Read more
Published on 21 Nov 2009 by Mr. A. Hylands
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