Al Jolson - The Jazz Singer - the 1st 'Talkie' - signed Presentation. AFTAL COA

Description: Al Jolson - The Jazz Singer - the 1st 'Talkie' - signed 14x11" Presentation, which includes an autographed piece below a small poster of the Jazz Singer. He was one of the United States' most famous and highest-paid stars of the 1920s, and was self-billed as "The World's Greatest Entertainer." Jolson was known for his "shamelessly sentimental, melodramatic approach" towards performing, as well as for popularizing many of the songs he sang. He's best remembered today as the star of the first talking picture, The Jazz Singer (1927). The audience, who were dumbfounded by seeing and hearing someone speak on a film for the first time. After each Jolson song, the audience applauded. Excitement mounted as the film progressed, and when Jolson began his scene with Eugenie Besserer, "the audience became hysterical." This signed item comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from leading AFTAL approved memorabilia specialists Chaucer Covers. You are also welcome to check out our other collectables (many that are James Bond related) that we have for sale. Please feel free to bid as they're is always a little 'wiggle-room' on price (as long as bids are not too cheeky). Please pay promptly if you make an offer. If we don't receive payment within 48 hours of an accepted bid, the item will be relisted. Happy Bidding!

Price: 295 GBP

Location: Neston

End Time: 2024-03-05T00:13:34.000Z

Shipping Cost: 43.26 GBP