98 years ago, on October 6, 1927, the film "The Jazz Singer" premiered on the big screen, marking the beginning of the era of sound cinema.
This was the first full-length feature film to combine silent and sound elements. The film was directed by Alan Crosland, and the central role was played by the famous jazz singer and star Al Jolson. He actually improvised many scenes in the film, including the episodes with the songs "Mammy" and "Toot, Toot, Tootsie".
The film's duration was approximately 88 minutes.
The plot tells the story of a young man of Hebrew origin, Jackie Rabinowitz (later Jackie Robin), who, contrary to the traditions of his clergyman father, becomes a jazz singer. This is a family drama that simultaneously speaks of tradition and the American dream, reflecting the cultural life of 1920s Manhattan.
