1927: How The Jazz Singer Killed The Silent Film.
submitted by melteacher
on 09/19/17
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For more on classic film follow me on twitter: twitter.com/100yearscinema The jazz singer was the first feature length film to feature synchronized music and dialogue, but that does not mean that it was the first film in history to feature sound. In this video we will be discussing the impact of the jazz singer on hollywood, the development of the talkies and the invention of synchronized sound in movies. The Jazz Singer stars Al Jolson as the son of a Jewish cantor who turns his back on his father and his religion in pursuit of fame, love and music.
