Review by Gary Geyer
Al Jolson, who was the Elvis and Sinatra of his time, is just one of the major attractions of this part-talkie, part-silent film. The Jazz Singer is often credited for being the film that ushered in the sound era. Although not actually the first film with sound, it is remembered for the line that Jolson says, “You ain’t heard nothing yet!”
The plot is about a young Jewish man who does not want to follow in his father’s footsteps and be a Cantor but rather go it alone, to his father’s dismay and be a “jazz singer.” Dated yes, but wonderful.
The content of this DVD set is awesome as well. The films have been completely restored with sound direct from original discs.
The fact this set contains 26 early, never on DVD (most never on video) Vitaphone vaudeville and music shorts from 1926-30, a new feature length documentary on the coming of sound, a dozen more shorts, and loads more extras — makes this a must have for any one who loves the movies.
Gary Geyer is Editor-in-Chief of LetLifeIn.com (Editor@LetLifeIn.com) as well as editor of the People & Entertainment section and the Fun Stuff section. Reach him at Gary@LetLifeIn.com
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