The Jazz Singer

When The Jazz Singer was released in theatres, 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. Now remastered and restored for hi-def, the whole story can be seen (and heard) here. It is more than just history it is pure entertainment! (Warner Bros. AU)