Question

The Jazz Singer is the film that is generally hailed as the first "talkie," though synchronized sound was only used during Jolson's song and dance numbers.

a) Who directed The Jazz Singer?

b) In which year was The Jazz Singer released?

c) What was the first film to fully embrace synchronized sound?

d) What was the genre of The Jazz Singer?

Answer 1

The Jazz Singer was directed by Alan Crosland and released in 1927. The Lights of New York was the first film to fully embrace synchronized sound. The genre of The Jazz Singer is a musical drama film.

Step-by-step explanation:

a) The Jazz Singer was directed by Alan Crosland.

b) The Jazz Singer was released in 1927.

c) The first film to fully embrace synchronized sound was The Lights of New York, released in the same year as The Jazz Singer, 1927.

d) The genre of The Jazz Singer is a musical drama film.