Film Screening – ‘The Jazz Singer’
Written on December 6, 2007 by admin
THE JAZZ SINGER
Al Jolson
Though ‘The Jazz Singer’ is a talkie, most of the picture is in typical ‘silent pictures’ exaggerated style… with title cards to convey character dialogue. Only with Jolson’s vocal numbers and two other scenes, is the new sound technology used. The movie holds its place as an cinematic landmark for being the first feature-length Hollywood film in which spoken dialogue was used as part of the dramatic action.
Cantor Rabinowitz (Warner Oland) is concerned and upset because his son Jakie (Al Jolson) shows so little interest in carrying on the family’s traditions and heritage. For five generations, men in the family have been Cantors in the synagogue, but Jakie is more interested in jazz and ragtime music. One day, they have such a bitter argument that Jakie leaves home for good. After a few years on his own, now calling himself Jack Robin, he gets an important opportunity through the help of well-known stage performer Mary Dale (May McAvoy). But Jakie finds that in order to balance his career, his relationship with Mary, and his memories of his family, he will be forced to make some difficult choices.
The film “Singin in the Rain” (screening at the Cygnet on 16th March, 2008) centered around this particular time in 1927 when this film (“The Jazz Singer”) was made!!
at the CYGNET Cinema, Preston St. Como WA
Sessions commence 10.30am
Entertainment includes live music and old newsreels etc.
ADMISSION PRICES:
AMMPT Members $5.00
Seniors Card Holders $8.00
Public $10.00
Membership and Seniors Card must be shown.
For further information phone, 08 9458 4227 or 08 9310 3377 or email ammpt@iinet.net.au
All profits from the screenings used to further the Association’s objectives
Preserving the heritage of Australia’s Moving Image industries.
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