This is it, the movie that kicked it all off, the first commercially released full length (with synchronized dialogue) talkie... although that's not the only reason to watch this musical story of a Jewish man breaking with his traditionalist father in order to pursue a career as a Jazz singer.
'The Jazz Singer' later became a template for other musical biopics and highly influenced the direction talkies would take. One of the most notable features of the film is the unusual use of 'blackface',
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THE SOUND OF MUSIC (1965)
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Yes, the Hills are still alive with the sound of everyone's favourite musical. Based of the true story of the singing Von Trapp family, and you can sing along with all your favourite things. Won Best Picture at 1965 Academy Awards. A superb film that's not just for nuns!
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