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The First Talking Feature

The Jazz Singer - 1927

2017 marked the 90th anniversary of The Jazz Singer, the first talking feature film. Here is a sample of the first sound sequence from the movie featuring the voice of Al Jolson; the first time the moviegoer heard the World's Greatest Entertainer from the silver screen.



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Al Jolson singing "Toot Toot Tootsie"!


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